Blaine, MN vs Bradenton, FL
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.
Blaine
75.2
#481 nationally
Bradenton
64.3
#1699 nationally
Blaine leads in crime level (2.5 vs 12.3). Blaine leads in median household income ($100,659 vs $55,795). Bradenton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blaine, MN | Bradenton, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#481) | 64.3 (#1699) |
| Population | 73,774 | 57,076 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,572 | $354,291 |
| Median Household Income | $100,659 | $55,795 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 12.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+23.5 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Blaine has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.2 Score
Blaine, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$386,572
Population
73,774
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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D
64.3 Score
Bradenton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$354,291
Population
57,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,795
Southeast
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