Howard, WI vs White Bear Lake, 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
White Bear Lake
75.6
#443 nationally
White Bear Lake leads in crime level (2.4 vs 5.5). White Bear Lake leads in walk score (36 vs 18). Howard leads in cost of living index (103 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Howard, WI | White Bear Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1023) | 75.6 (#443) |
| Population | 20,775 | 23,363 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $401,331 | $364,439 |
| Median Household Income | $77,118 | $79,699 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 110 |
| 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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75.6 Score
White Bear Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,439
Population
23,363
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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