Minneapolis, MN vs Prairie Village, KS
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.
Minneapolis
73
#799 nationally
Prairie Village
74.4
#601 nationally
Minneapolis leads in walk score (69 vs 42). Prairie Village leads in median household income ($99,691 vs $70,099). Minneapolis leads in cost of living index (103 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Minneapolis, MN | Prairie Village, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#799) | 74.4 (#601) |
| Population | 425,115 | 22,900 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $338,118 | $500,763 |
| Median Household Income | $70,099 | $99,691 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+8.5 |
C
73 Score
Minneapolis, MN
City of Lakes with Fortune 500 opportunities
Median Home
$338,118
Population
425,115
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
B-
Midwest
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C
74.4 Score
Prairie Village, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$500,763
Population
22,900
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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