Champlin, MN vs Highland Park, IL
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
Highland Park
72.8
#827 nationally
Highland Park leads in crime level (1.4 vs 3.2). Highland Park leads in walk score (42 vs 20). Highland Park leads in median household income ($159,567 vs $113,570).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champlin, MN | Highland Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#369) | 72.8 (#827) |
| Population | 22,856 | 30,272 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,177 | $802,430 |
| Median Household Income | $113,570 | $159,567 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+20.8 |
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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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72.8 Score
Highland Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$802,430
Population
30,272
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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