Champlin, MN vs Glendale Heights, 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
Glendale Heights
76.9
#295 nationally
Glendale Heights leads in walk score (38 vs 20). Champlin leads in median household income ($113,570 vs $83,588). Glendale Heights leads in crime level (2.7 vs 3.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champlin, MN | Glendale Heights, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#369) | 76.9 (#295) |
| Population | 22,856 | 32,409 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,177 | $330,643 |
| Median Household Income | $113,570 | $83,588 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+13.3 |
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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C
76.9 Score
Glendale Heights, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$330,643
Population
32,409
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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