Fridley, MN vs Somerville, 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
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 38). Fridley leads in cost of living index (104 vs 185). Somerville leads in median household income ($120,778 vs $76,592).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fridley, MN | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#771) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 30,156 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,803 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $76,592 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+39.5 |
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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+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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