Maplewood, MN vs Pico Rivera, 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.
Maplewood
70.3
#1118 nationally
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Pico Rivera leads in walk score (59 vs 24). Maplewood leads in cost of living index (107 vs 148). Maplewood leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maplewood, MN | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1118) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 39,958 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,789 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $86,769 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.3 Score
Maplewood, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,789
Population
39,958
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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