Brooklyn Center, MN vs Lodi, CA
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.
Brooklyn Center
69.6
#1181 nationally
Lodi
65.2
#1645 nationally
Lodi leads in walk score (58 vs 31). Brooklyn Center leads in cost of living index (102 vs 132). Lodi leads in crime level (16.7 vs 18.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Center, MN | Lodi, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1181) | 65.2 (#1645) |
| Population | 31,688 | 67,679 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $302,111 | $515,002 |
| Median Household Income | $70,692 | $78,468 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 18.6 | 16.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+0.9 |
D+
69.6 Score
Brooklyn Center, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$302,111
Population
31,688
Crime
High
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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D
65.2 Score
Lodi, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$515,002
Population
67,679
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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