Jacksonville, FL 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.
Jacksonville
69.9
#1153 nationally
Maplewood
70.3
#1118 nationally
Maplewood leads in median household income ($86,769 vs $61,442). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (96 vs 107). Maplewood leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 26.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Maplewood, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 70.3 (#1118) |
| Population | 985,843 | 39,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $350,789 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $86,769 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.4 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+43.3 |
D+
69.9 Score
Jacksonville, FL
Bold City with room to grow
Median Home
$286,646
Population
985,843
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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C-
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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