Richardson, TX vs White Bear Lake, 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.
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
White Bear Lake
75.6
#443 nationally
White Bear Lake leads in crime level (2.4 vs 4.0). Richardson leads in walk score (44 vs 36). Richardson leads in median household income ($94,362 vs $79,699).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | White Bear Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 75.6 (#443) |
| Population | 117,435 | 23,363 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $364,439 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $79,699 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+43.3 |
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73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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C
75.6 Score
White Bear Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,439
Population
23,363
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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