Fridley, MN vs Maryland Heights, MO

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

Maryland Heights

79.2

#138 nationally

Maryland Heights leads in crime level (4.6 vs 6.8). Fridley leads in walk score (38 vs 26). Maryland Heights leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 24 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fridley, MN Maryland Heights, MO
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#771) 79.2 (#138)
Population 30,156 27,575
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $326,803 $266,232
Median Household Income $76,592 $82,232
Average Commute 24 min 20.8 min
Walk Score 38 26
Crime Level 6.8 4.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 97
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+4.4 D+23.4