Faribault, MN vs Little Rock, AR
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.
Faribault
72.4
#894 nationally
Little Rock
75.6
#438 nationally
Little Rock leads in walk score (34 vs 29). Little Rock leads in cost of living index (84 vs 98). Faribault leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 21.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Faribault, MN | Little Rock, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#894) | 75.6 (#438) |
| Population | 24,642 | 202,591 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,876 | $221,019 |
| Median Household Income | $58,881 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+22.1 |
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72.4 Score
Faribault, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,876
Population
24,642
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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C
75.6 Score
Little Rock, AR
Arkansas capital with Southern charm
Median Home
$221,019
Population
202,591
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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