Cuyahoga Falls, OH 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.
Cuyahoga Falls
82.2
#31 nationally
Owatonna
77.3
#258 nationally
Cuyahoga Falls leads in walk score (46 vs 25). Owatonna leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 22.2 min). Owatonna leads in crime level (4.1 vs 4.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Owatonna, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.2 (#31) | 77.3 (#258) |
| Population | 50,742 | 26,534 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $220,712 | $302,747 |
| Median Household Income | $67,922 | $78,295 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 16.6 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | R+24.5 |
B-
82.2 Score
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$220,712
Population
50,742
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
46
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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