Crystal, MN vs Prescott Valley, AZ
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.
Crystal
75
#509 nationally
Prescott Valley
66.4
#1549 nationally
Crystal leads in walk score (44 vs 16). Crystal leads in median household income ($86,288 vs $66,617). Prescott Valley leads in crime level (6.2 vs 7.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crystal, MN | Prescott Valley, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#509) | 66.4 (#1549) |
| Population | 21,906 | 50,045 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,618 | $458,374 |
| Median Household Income | $86,288 | $66,617 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+33.9 |
C
75 Score
Crystal, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,618
Population
21,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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D
66.4 Score
Prescott Valley, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$458,374
Population
50,045
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
16
Southwest
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