Fridley, MN vs Gloucester, MA

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.

Fridley

73.2

#771 nationally

vs

Gloucester

64.2

#1710 nationally

Fridley leads in cost of living index (104 vs 139). Fridley leads in crime level (6.8 vs 7.6). Gloucester leads in walk score (42 vs 38).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fridley, MN Gloucester, MA
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#771) 64.2 (#1710)
Population 30,156 29,959
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $326,803 $784,115
Median Household Income $76,592 $84,465
Average Commute 24 min 25.5 min
Walk Score 38 42
Crime Level 6.8 7.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 139
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+4.4 D+20.3