Prior Lake, MN vs Rockville, MD

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.

Prior Lake

72.4

#898 nationally

vs

Rockville

69.9

#1160 nationally

Rockville leads in walk score (56 vs 14). Prior Lake leads in crime level (2.9 vs 4.1). Prior Lake leads in cost of living index (120 vs 157).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Prior Lake, MN Rockville, MD
WhereAtHome Score 72.4 (#898) 69.9 (#1160)
Population 28,027 67,297
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $534,270 $615,698
Median Household Income $129,539 $122,470
Average Commute 25.2 min 31.7 min
Walk Score 14 56
Crime Level 2.9 4.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 157
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+8.5 D+53.3
Prior Lake, MN
C-
72.4 Score

Prior Lake, MN

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Median Home

$534,270

Population

28,027

Crime

Low

Walk Score

14

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Rockville, MD
D+
69.9 Score

Rockville, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$615,698

Population

67,297

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

56

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