Crystal, MN vs Johnstown, CO
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.
Crystal
75
#509 nationally
Johnstown
68.5
#1313 nationally
Johnstown leads in crime level (4.9 vs 7.7). Johnstown leads in median household income ($120,395 vs $86,288). Crystal leads in cost of living index (105 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crystal, MN | Johnstown, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#509) | 68.5 (#1313) |
| Population | 21,906 | 19,511 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,618 | $505,142 |
| Median Household Income | $86,288 | $120,395 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+21.0 |
Data coverage note: Johnstown is missing data for 1 metric that Crystal has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75 Score
Crystal, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,618
Population
21,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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D+
68.5 Score
Johnstown, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$505,142
Population
19,511
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$120,395
West
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