Auburndale, FL vs Chaska, 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.
Auburndale
69.9
#1151 nationally
Chaska
72
#932 nationally
Chaska leads in crime level (2.3 vs 5.9). Chaska leads in median household income ($99,988 vs $67,661). Chaska leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburndale, FL | Chaska, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1151) | 72 (#932) |
| Population | 20,011 | 29,034 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $304,050 | $489,346 |
| Median Household Income | $67,661 | $99,988 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 22 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | R+5.4 |
Data coverage note: Auburndale is missing data for 1 metric that Chaska has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Auburndale, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,050
Population
20,011
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$67,661
Southeast
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C-
72 Score
Chaska, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$489,346
Population
29,034
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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