Cedar Rapids, IA vs Champlin, 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.
Cedar Rapids
81
#53 nationally
Champlin
76.2
#369 nationally
Champlin leads in crime level (3.2 vs 7.2). Cedar Rapids leads in walk score (34 vs 20). Champlin leads in median household income ($113,570 vs $66,895).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Rapids, IA | Champlin, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81 (#53) | 76.2 (#369) |
| Population | 135,958 | 22,856 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,766 | $379,177 |
| Median Household Income | $66,895 | $113,570 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.9 | D+42.6 |
B-
81 Score
Cedar Rapids, IA
Mid-size Iowa city with community character
Median Home
$214,766
Population
135,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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C
76.2 Score
Champlin, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,177
Population
22,856
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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