Eagan, MN vs Somerville, MA
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.
Eagan
76.8
#310 nationally
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Eagan leads in crime level (2.8 vs 6.1). Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 41). Eagan leads in cost of living index (117 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagan, MN | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#310) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 67,396 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $407,248 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $104,101 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+39.5 |
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76.8 Score
Eagan, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$407,248
Population
67,396
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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