Dayton, OH vs Fridley, 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.

Dayton

76

#394 nationally

vs

Fridley

73.2

#771 nationally

Fridley leads in median household income ($76,592 vs $38,924). Dayton leads in cost of living index (78 vs 104). Dayton leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 24 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dayton, OH Fridley, MN
WhereAtHome Score 76 (#394) 73.2 (#771)
Population 137,644 30,156
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $138,730 $326,803
Median Household Income $38,924 $76,592
Average Commute 21.8 min 24 min
Walk Score 40 38
Crime Level High 6.8
School Rating 4.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 78 104
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored Even R+4.4