Chaska, MN vs Moorpark, CA
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
Moorpark
68.2
#1335 nationally
Moorpark leads in walk score (35 vs 22). Chaska leads in cost of living index (114 vs 176). Moorpark leads in median household income ($143,218 vs $99,988).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chaska, MN | Moorpark, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#932) | 68.2 (#1335) |
| Population | 29,034 | 35,543 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,346 | $941,775 |
| Median Household Income | $99,988 | $143,218 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.4 | D+15.1 |
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+
68.2 Score
Moorpark, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$941,775
Population
35,543
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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