Brandon, MS vs New Brighton, 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.

Brandon

77.5

#239 nationally

vs

New Brighton

75.6

#440 nationally

New Brighton leads in walk score (35 vs 11). New Brighton leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 25.6 min). Brandon leads in cost of living index (98 vs 112).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brandon, MS New Brighton, MN
WhereAtHome Score 77.5 (#239) 75.6 (#440)
Population 25,719 22,228
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $291,089 $389,217
Median Household Income $89,051 $84,707
Average Commute 25.6 min 20.9 min
Walk Score 11 35
Crime Level 2.4 2.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 98 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+47.1 D+43.3