Crystal, MN vs Martinez, 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.
Crystal
75
#509 nationally
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Crystal leads in cost of living index (105 vs 171). Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $86,288). Crystal leads in average commute (24 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crystal, MN | Martinez, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#509) | 64.8 (#1674) |
| Population | 21,906 | 36,395 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,618 | $766,182 |
| Median Household Income | $86,288 | $124,669 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+38.0 |
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
64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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