Edina, MN vs Shafter, 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.
Edina
73.1
#783 nationally
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Edina leads in crime level (2.0 vs 7.6). Edina leads in median household income ($125,506 vs $66,418). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edina, MN | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#783) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 53,348 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $631,926 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $125,506 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+21.1 |
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73.1 Score
Edina, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$631,926
Population
53,348
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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