Carlsbad, NM vs Savage, 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.

Carlsbad

76.4

#345 nationally

vs

Savage

75

#524 nationally

Savage leads in crime level (2.1 vs 14.4). Savage leads in median household income ($123,069 vs $77,209). Carlsbad leads in walk score (33 vs 22).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carlsbad, NM Savage, MN
WhereAtHome Score 76.4 (#345) 75 (#524)
Population 31,499 32,999
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $254,019 $432,260
Median Household Income $77,209 $123,069
Average Commute 20.7 min 27.2 min
Walk Score 33 22
Crime Level 14.4 2.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 119
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+55.9 R+8.5