Faribault, MN vs Greenfield, WI

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.

Faribault

72.4

#894 nationally

vs

Greenfield

75.9

#406 nationally

Greenfield leads in crime level (2.5 vs 8.4). Greenfield leads in walk score (40 vs 29). Faribault leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 22.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Faribault, MN Greenfield, WI
WhereAtHome Score 72.4 (#894) 75.9 (#406)
Population 24,642 36,916
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $307,876 $338,517
Median Household Income $58,881 $67,536
Average Commute 19.2 min 22.1 min
Walk Score 29 40
Crime Level 8.4 2.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 98 99
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.5 D+38.5