Champlin, MN vs Crystal Lake, IL
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.
Champlin
76.2
#369 nationally
Crystal Lake
74.8
#541 nationally
Crystal Lake leads in walk score (30 vs 20). Champlin leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 29.8 min). Crystal Lake leads in crime level (2.9 vs 3.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champlin, MN | Crystal Lake, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#369) | 74.8 (#541) |
| Population | 22,856 | 40,861 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,177 | $388,566 |
| Median Household Income | $113,570 | $103,018 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+5.3 |
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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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74.8 Score
Crystal Lake, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,566
Population
40,861
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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