Bloomington, MN vs Stillwater, MN
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.
Bloomington
72.4
#888 nationally
Stillwater
75.5
#453 nationally
Stillwater leads in crime level (2.3 vs 8.5). Stillwater leads in walk score (36 vs 29). Stillwater leads in median household income ($107,986 vs $87,381).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomington, MN | Stillwater, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#888) | 75.5 (#453) |
| Population | 87,398 | 19,240 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $369,004 | $460,053 |
| Median Household Income | $87,381 | $107,986 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+8.9 |
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72.4 Score
Bloomington, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$369,004
Population
87,398
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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75.5 Score
Stillwater, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,053
Population
19,240
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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