Burnsville, MN 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.
Burnsville
73.5
#719 nationally
Chaska
72
#932 nationally
Chaska leads in crime level (2.3 vs 5.7). Burnsville leads in walk score (32 vs 22). Chaska leads in median household income ($99,988 vs $85,801).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burnsville, MN | Chaska, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#719) | 72 (#932) |
| Population | 64,772 | 29,034 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $373,685 | $489,346 |
| Median Household Income | $85,801 | $99,988 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | R+5.4 |
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73.5 Score
Burnsville, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$373,685
Population
64,772
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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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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