New Brighton, MN vs Oak Park, MI
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.
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
Oak Park
76.3
#365 nationally
New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 10.9). New Brighton leads in median household income ($84,707 vs $61,991). Oak Park leads in walk score (45 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Brighton, MN | Oak Park, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#440) | 76.3 (#365) |
| Population | 22,228 | 29,023 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $389,217 | $237,113 |
| Median Household Income | $84,707 | $61,991 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 10.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | D+10.6 |
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75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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76.3 Score
Oak Park, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$237,113
Population
29,023
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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