Brooklyn Park, MN vs Onalaska, WI
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 Park
71.9
#945 nationally
Onalaska
77.9
#210 nationally
Onalaska leads in crime level (1.0 vs 8.0). Onalaska leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 23.3 min). Onalaska leads in cost of living index (102 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Park, MN | Onalaska, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#945) | 77.9 (#210) |
| Population | 82,017 | 19,018 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,032 | $372,566 |
| Median Household Income | $82,271 | $80,296 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+9.4 |
C-
71.9 Score
Brooklyn Park, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$353,032
Population
82,017
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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C+
77.9 Score
Onalaska, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$372,566
Population
19,018
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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