Champlin, MN vs Menlo Park, CA
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
Menlo Park
65.4
#1635 nationally
Menlo Park leads in walk score (58 vs 20). Champlin leads in crime level (3.2 vs 6.3). Menlo Park leads in median household income ($198,273 vs $113,570).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champlin, MN | Menlo Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#369) | 65.4 (#1635) |
| Population | 22,856 | 31,690 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,177 | $2,890,071 |
| Median Household Income | $113,570 | $198,273 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+50.3 |
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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D
65.4 Score
Menlo Park, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,890,071
Population
31,690
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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