Millville, NJ vs Owatonna, 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.
Millville
72.5
#880 nationally
Owatonna
77.3
#258 nationally
Owatonna leads in crime level (4.1 vs 12.4). Owatonna leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 24.1 min). Owatonna leads in median household income ($78,295 vs $65,279).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Millville, NJ | Owatonna, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#880) | 77.3 (#258) |
| Population | 27,358 | 26,534 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $262,332 | $302,747 |
| Median Household Income | $65,279 | $78,295 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 16.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.8 | R+24.5 |
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72.5 Score
Millville, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$262,332
Population
27,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Northeast
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77.3 Score
Owatonna, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$302,747
Population
26,534
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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