Collinsville, IL vs Owatonna, 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.
Collinsville
85.8
#1 nationally
Owatonna
77.3
#258 nationally
Collinsville leads in walk score (79 vs 25). Owatonna leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 23.9 min). Owatonna leads in crime level (4.1 vs 5.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Collinsville, IL | Owatonna, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 85.8 (#1) | 77.3 (#258) |
| Population | 23,779 | 26,534 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $198,331 | $302,747 |
| Median Household Income | $63,155 | $78,295 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 16.6 min |
| Walk Score | 79 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+24.5 |
B
85.8 Score
Collinsville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$198,331
Population
23,779
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
79
Midwest
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C+
77.3 Score
Owatonna, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$302,747
Population
26,534
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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