Chaska, MN vs Johnson City, TN
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.
Chaska
72
#932 nationally
Johnson City
70.3
#1115 nationally
Chaska leads in crime level (2.3 vs 11.0). Chaska leads in median household income ($99,988 vs $53,173). Johnson City leads in average commute (18.2 min vs 24.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chaska, MN | Johnson City, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#932) | 70.3 (#1115) |
| Population | 29,034 | 73,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,346 | $299,206 |
| Median Household Income | $99,988 | $53,173 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 18.2 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 11.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.4 | R+39.5 |
C-
72 Score
Chaska, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$489,346
Population
29,034
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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C-
70.3 Score
Johnson City, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$299,206
Population
73,337
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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