Edina, MN vs Rochester Hills, MI
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.
Edina
73.1
#783 nationally
Rochester Hills
73.4
#744 nationally
Edina leads in walk score (37 vs 20). Edina leads in crime level (2.0 vs 2.5). Rochester Hills leads in cost of living index (117 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edina, MN | Rochester Hills, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#783) | 73.4 (#744) |
| Population | 53,348 | 76,002 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $631,926 | $476,673 |
| Median Household Income | $125,506 | $115,968 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+10.6 |
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73.1 Score
Edina, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$631,926
Population
53,348
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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73.4 Score
Rochester Hills, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,673
Population
76,002
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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