Chaska, MN vs Sandy Springs, GA
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
Sandy Springs
67.6
#1406 nationally
Chaska leads in crime level (2.3 vs 3.8). Sandy Springs leads in walk score (27 vs 22). Chaska leads in cost of living index (114 vs 137).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chaska, MN | Sandy Springs, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#932) | 67.6 (#1406) |
| Population | 29,034 | 105,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,346 | $699,826 |
| Median Household Income | $99,988 | $93,303 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.4 | D+44.9 |
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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D+
67.6 Score
Sandy Springs, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$699,826
Population
105,793
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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