Mequon, 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.
Mequon
73.1
#791 nationally
Minnetonka
72.3
#909 nationally
Mequon leads in crime level (1.1 vs 3.2). Mequon leads in median household income ($141,996 vs $114,867). Minnetonka leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 21.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mequon, WI | Minnetonka, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#791) | 72.3 (#909) |
| Population | 25,489 | 52,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $665,026 | $493,096 |
| Median Household Income | $141,996 | $114,867 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | D+42.6 |
Data coverage note: Minnetonka is missing data for 1 metric that Mequon has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.1 Score
Mequon, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$665,026
Population
25,489
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
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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