Arnold, MO vs Bloomington, 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.
Arnold
70.7
#1066 nationally
Bloomington
72.4
#888 nationally
Bloomington leads in walk score (29 vs 21). Bloomington leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 29 min). Bloomington leads in crime level (8.5 vs 11.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arnold, MO | Bloomington, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1066) | 72.4 (#888) |
| Population | 21,059 | 87,398 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $277,441 | $369,004 |
| Median Household Income | $72,317 | $87,381 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.7 | D+42.6 |
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70.7 Score
Arnold, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$277,441
Population
21,059
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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72.4 Score
Bloomington, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$369,004
Population
87,398
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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