Eau Claire, WI vs Minnetonka, 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.
Eau Claire
75.6
#434 nationally
Minnetonka
72.3
#909 nationally
Minnetonka leads in median household income ($114,867 vs $63,882). Minnetonka leads in crime level (3.2 vs 4.4). Eau Claire leads in cost of living index (97 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eau Claire, WI | Minnetonka, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#434) | 72.3 (#909) |
| Population | 70,542 | 52,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,318 | $493,096 |
| Median Household Income | $63,882 | $114,867 |
| Average Commute | 16.3 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+42.6 |
Data coverage note: Minnetonka is missing data for 1 metric that Eau Claire has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.6 Score
Eau Claire, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$322,318
Population
70,542
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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72.3 Score
Minnetonka, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$493,096
Population
52,463
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,867
Midwest
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