Champlin, MN vs Sanford, 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
Sanford
68.9
#1274 nationally
Champlin leads in crime level (3.2 vs 12.3). Champlin leads in median household income ($113,570 vs $52,951). Sanford leads in cost of living index (93 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champlin, MN | Sanford, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#369) | 68.9 (#1274) |
| Population | 22,856 | 32,064 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,177 | $291,588 |
| Median Household Income | $113,570 | $52,951 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 12.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+17.5 |
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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+
68.9 Score
Sanford, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,588
Population
32,064
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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