Maple Grove, MN vs Placentia, CA
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.
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Placentia leads in walk score (50 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 9.8). Maple Grove leads in cost of living index (119 vs 174).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Grove, MN | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#450) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 71,288 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,006 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $127,001 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+2.6 |
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75.5 Score
Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Midwest
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D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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