Champlin, MN vs Kalamazoo, MI
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
Kalamazoo
71.9
#947 nationally
Champlin leads in crime level (3.2 vs 35.2). Kalamazoo leads in walk score (47 vs 20). Champlin leads in median household income ($113,570 vs $48,649).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champlin, MN | Kalamazoo, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#369) | 71.9 (#947) |
| Population | 22,856 | 73,126 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,177 | $245,332 |
| Median Household Income | $113,570 | $48,649 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 35.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+17.7 |
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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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71.9 Score
Kalamazoo, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$245,332
Population
73,126
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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