Chaska, MN vs Fairhope, AL
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.
Chaska
72
#932 nationally
Fairhope
69
#1262 nationally
Chaska leads in crime level (2.3 vs 3.0). Chaska leads in median household income ($99,988 vs $85,456). Chaska leads in cost of living index (114 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chaska, MN | Fairhope, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#932) | 69 (#1262) |
| Population | 29,034 | 24,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,346 | $473,256 |
| Median Household Income | $99,988 | $85,456 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.4 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Fairhope is missing data for 1 metric that Chaska has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72 Score
Chaska, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$489,346
Population
29,034
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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D+
69 Score
Fairhope, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,256
Population
24,974
Crime
Low
Median Income
$85,456
Southeast
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