Carson, CA vs New Hope, 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.
Carson
63.8
#1737 nationally
New Hope
74
#649 nationally
New Hope leads in crime level (4.7 vs 11.5). Carson leads in median household income ($103,045 vs $69,244). New Hope leads in cost of living index (108 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carson, CA | New Hope, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1737) | 74 (#649) |
| Population | 91,139 | 20,705 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $796,912 | $356,089 |
| Median Household Income | $103,045 | $69,244 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.6 |
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63.8 Score
Carson, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$796,912
Population
91,139
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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74 Score
New Hope, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,089
Population
20,705
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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