Auburn, AL vs Coon Rapids, 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.
Auburn
71.7
#960 nationally
Coon Rapids
74.4
#593 nationally
Auburn leads in crime level (2.9 vs 5.8). Coon Rapids leads in median household income ($85,445 vs $55,509). Auburn leads in average commute (19 min vs 24 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, AL | Coon Rapids, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#960) | 74.4 (#593) |
| Population | 82,025 | 63,377 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,354 | $335,555 |
| Median Household Income | $55,509 | $85,445 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | R+4.4 |
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71.7 Score
Auburn, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$423,354
Population
82,025
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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74.4 Score
Coon Rapids, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,555
Population
63,377
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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