Eden Prairie, MN vs Sanford, ME
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.
Eden Prairie
74
#642 nationally
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Eden Prairie leads in crime level (2.0 vs 4.3). Eden Prairie leads in median household income ($129,345 vs $71,848). Sanford leads in cost of living index (103 vs 127).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eden Prairie, MN | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#642) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 62,166 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $508,114 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $129,345 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Eden Prairie has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
74 Score
Eden Prairie, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$508,114
Population
62,166
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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D+
68 Score
Sanford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,830
Population
22,251
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,848
Northeast
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