Apple Valley, MN vs Pearl, MS

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.

Apple Valley

72.8

#818 nationally

vs

Pearl

78

#203 nationally

Apple Valley leads in median household income ($97,588 vs $56,838). Pearl leads in cost of living index (90 vs 113). Pearl leads in crime level (4.8 vs 5.9).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Apple Valley, MN Pearl, MS
WhereAtHome Score 72.8 (#818) 78 (#203)
Population 55,336 28,117
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $381,926 $211,159
Median Household Income $97,588 $56,838
Average Commute 26.1 min 25.1 min
Walk Score 21 18
Crime Level 5.9 4.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 113 90
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+12.9 R+47.1