Aberdeen, SD vs Otsego, 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.
Aberdeen
79.6
#113 nationally
Otsego
69.5
#1199 nationally
Aberdeen leads in average commute (11.6 min vs 34 min). Otsego leads in median household income ($122,420 vs $62,684). Otsego leads in crime level (4.9 vs 7.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdeen, SD | Otsego, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.6 (#113) | 69.5 (#1199) |
| Population | 28,110 | 23,241 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $245,872 | $429,771 |
| Median Household Income | $62,684 | $122,420 |
| Average Commute | 11.6 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.8 | R+29.4 |
Data coverage note: Otsego is missing data for 1 metric that Aberdeen has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
79.6 Score
Aberdeen, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$245,872
Population
28,110
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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D+
69.5 Score
Otsego, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$429,771
Population
23,241
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$122,420
Midwest
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