Loves Park, IL vs New Brighton, 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.
Loves Park
78.8
#159 nationally
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 9.8). New Brighton leads in median household income ($84,707 vs $56,370). Loves Park leads in cost of living index (90 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Loves Park, IL | New Brighton, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#159) | 75.6 (#440) |
| Population | 23,335 | 22,228 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $203,853 | $389,217 |
| Median Household Income | $56,370 | $84,707 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.6 | D+43.3 |
C+
78.8 Score
Loves Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,853
Population
23,335
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Midwest
View Loves Park, IL →
C
75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
View New Brighton, MN →
Try a different matchup
Swap Loves Park for: