Fridley, MN vs Queen Creek, AZ
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
Queen Creek
69
#1266 nationally
Fridley leads in walk score (38 vs 17). Queen Creek leads in crime level (3.3 vs 6.8). Queen Creek leads in median household income ($127,182 vs $76,592).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fridley, MN | Queen Creek, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#771) | 69 (#1266) |
| Population | 30,156 | 76,570 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,803 | $630,977 |
| Median Household Income | $76,592 | $127,182 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+3.5 |
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73.2 Score
Fridley, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$326,803
Population
30,156
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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D+
69 Score
Queen Creek, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$630,977
Population
76,570
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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