Chaska, MN vs Friendswood, TX
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
Friendswood
73.5
#720 nationally
Chaska leads in crime level (2.3 vs 2.8). Friendswood leads in median household income ($121,301 vs $99,988). Chaska leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chaska, MN | Friendswood, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#932) | 73.5 (#720) |
| Population | 29,034 | 40,826 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,346 | $464,253 |
| Median Household Income | $99,988 | $121,301 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.4 | R+27.4 |
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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C
73.5 Score
Friendswood, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,253
Population
40,826
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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