Maple Grove, MN vs North Aurora, IL
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.
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
North Aurora
73.3
#759 nationally
North Aurora leads in walk score (21 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 29.6 min). Maple Grove leads in median household income ($127,001 vs $104,547).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Grove, MN | North Aurora, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#450) | 73.3 (#759) |
| Population | 71,288 | 19,022 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,006 | $409,737 |
| Median Household Income | $127,001 | $104,547 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+9.4 |
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75.5 Score
Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Midwest
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73.3 Score
North Aurora, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,737
Population
19,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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