Chandler, AZ vs Minnetonka, 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.

Chandler

71.5

#972 nationally

vs

Minnetonka

72.3

#909 nationally

Minnetonka leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 26.4 min). Minnetonka leads in median household income ($114,867 vs $96,542). Chandler leads in cost of living index (109 vs 126).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chandler, AZ Minnetonka, MN
WhereAtHome Score 71.5 (#972) 72.3 (#909)
Population 281,874 52,463
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $520,582 $493,096
Median Household Income $96,542 $114,867
Average Commute 26.4 min 20.1 min
Walk Score 32 N/A
Crime Level Low 3.2
School Rating 8 N/A
Cost of Living Index 109 126
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+3.5 D+42.6

Data coverage note: Minnetonka is missing data for 1 metric that Chandler has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.