Champlin, MN vs Chapel Hill, NC
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.
Champlin
76.2
#369 nationally
Chapel Hill
68.6
#1303 nationally
Chapel Hill leads in walk score (34 vs 20). Champlin leads in crime level (3.2 vs 4.7). Chapel Hill leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champlin, MN | Chapel Hill, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#369) | 68.6 (#1303) |
| Population | 22,856 | 62,043 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,177 | $636,021 |
| Median Household Income | $113,570 | $85,940 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+51.1 |
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76.2 Score
Champlin, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,177
Population
22,856
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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D+
68.6 Score
Chapel Hill, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$636,021
Population
62,043
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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