Blaine, MN vs Las Vegas, NV
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Blaine
75.2
#481 nationally
Las Vegas
66.3
#1558 nationally
Las Vegas leads in walk score (41 vs 23). Blaine leads in median household income ($100,659 vs $62,762). Las Vegas leads in cost of living index (105 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blaine, MN | Las Vegas, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#481) | 66.3 (#1558) |
| Population | 73,774 | 660,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,572 | $424,778 |
| Median Household Income | $100,659 | $62,762 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+2.6 |
C
75.2 Score
Blaine, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$386,572
Population
73,774
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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D
66.3 Score
Las Vegas, NV
Entertainment capital goes mainstream
Median Home
$424,778
Population
660,929
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
West
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