Clive, IA vs Minnetonka, MN
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.
Clive
73.3
#753 nationally
Minnetonka
72.3
#909 nationally
Minnetonka leads in crime level (3.2 vs 5.7). Clive leads in cost of living index (110 vs 126). Clive leads in median household income ($124,908 vs $114,867).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clive, IA | Minnetonka, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#753) | 72.3 (#909) |
| Population | 19,005 | 52,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,260 | $493,096 |
| Median Household Income | $124,908 | $114,867 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+42.6 |
C
73.3 Score
Clive, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,260
Population
19,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$124,908
Midwest
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C-
72.3 Score
Minnetonka, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$493,096
Population
52,463
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,867
Midwest
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