Champlin, MN vs Garden Grove, 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.
Champlin
76.2
#369 nationally
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 20). Champlin leads in crime level (3.2 vs 7.6). Champlin leads in cost of living index (112 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champlin, MN | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#369) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 22,856 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,177 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $113,570 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+2.6 |
C
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
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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