Howard, WI vs Minnetonka, 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
Minnetonka
72.3
#909 nationally
Minnetonka leads in crime level (3.2 vs 5.5). Minnetonka leads in median household income ($114,867 vs $77,118). Howard leads in cost of living index (103 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Howard, WI | Minnetonka, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1023) | 72.3 (#909) |
| Population | 20,775 | 52,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $401,331 | $493,096 |
| Median Household Income | $77,118 | $114,867 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.5 | D+42.6 |
Data coverage note: Minnetonka is missing data for 1 metric that Howard has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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72.3 Score
Minnetonka, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$493,096
Population
52,463
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,867
Midwest
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