Champlin, MN vs Santa Ana, 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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 20). Champlin leads in median household income ($113,570 vs $72,458). Champlin leads in cost of living index (112 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champlin, MN | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#369) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 22,856 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,177 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $113,570 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+2.6 |
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
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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