Germantown, WI vs Minnetonka, MN
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.
Germantown
73.4
#737 nationally
Minnetonka
72.3
#909 nationally
Germantown leads in crime level (1.7 vs 3.2). Germantown leads in cost of living index (110 vs 126). Minnetonka leads in median household income ($114,867 vs $101,554).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Germantown, WI | Minnetonka, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#737) | 72.3 (#909) |
| Population | 21,020 | 52,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,020 | $493,096 |
| Median Household Income | $101,554 | $114,867 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.3 | D+42.6 |
Data coverage note: Minnetonka is missing data for 1 metric that Germantown has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.4 Score
Germantown, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$465,020
Population
21,020
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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72.3 Score
Minnetonka, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$493,096
Population
52,463
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,867
Midwest
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