Howard, WI vs Maplewood, MN
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.
Howard
71.1
#1023 nationally
Maplewood
70.3
#1118 nationally
Howard leads in crime level (5.5 vs 12.4). Maplewood leads in walk score (24 vs 18). Maplewood leads in median household income ($86,769 vs $77,118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Howard, WI | Maplewood, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1023) | 70.3 (#1118) |
| Population | 20,775 | 39,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $401,331 | $350,789 |
| Median Household Income | $77,118 | $86,769 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 12.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.5 | D+43.3 |
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71.1 Score
Howard, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$401,331
Population
20,775
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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70.3 Score
Maplewood, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,789
Population
39,958
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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