Rochester, MN vs Rosenberg, TX
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.
Rochester
76
#401 nationally
Rosenberg
70.9
#1048 nationally
Rochester leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 28.5 min). Rochester leads in crime level (4.2 vs 6.5). Rochester leads in median household income ($83,973 vs $66,046).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rochester, MN | Rosenberg, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#401) | 70.9 (#1048) |
| Population | 122,413 | 41,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $347,877 | $316,001 |
| Median Household Income | $83,973 | $66,046 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.7 | D+1.6 |
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76 Score
Rochester, MN
Mid-size Minnesota city with community character
Median Home
$347,877
Population
122,413
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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70.9 Score
Rosenberg, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,001
Population
41,104
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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