Minnetonka, MN vs Ruston, LA

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.

Minnetonka

72.3

#909 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Minnetonka leads in crime level (3.2 vs 11.7). Minnetonka leads in median household income ($114,867 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 20.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Minnetonka, MN Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 72.3 (#909) 72.3 (#911)
Population 52,463 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $493,096 $229,937
Median Household Income $114,867 $32,877
Average Commute 20.1 min 13.9 min
Walk Score N/A 25
Crime Level 3.2 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 126 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.6 R+25.4

Data coverage note: Minnetonka is missing data for 1 metric that Ruston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.

Minnetonka, MN
C-
72.3 Score

Minnetonka, MN

Minnesota community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$493,096

Population

52,463

Crime

Low

Median Income

$114,867

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Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

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