Arcadia, CA vs Maplewood, 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.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Maplewood
70.3
#1118 nationally
Arcadia leads in walk score (54 vs 24). Maplewood leads in cost of living index (107 vs 225). Arcadia leads in crime level (6.3 vs 12.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Maplewood, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 70.3 (#1118) |
| Population | 54,157 | 39,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $350,789 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $86,769 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 12.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+43.3 |
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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C-
70.3 Score
Maplewood, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,789
Population
39,958
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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