Maple Grove, MN vs Rutherford, NJ
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
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in walk score (67 vs 13). Rutherford leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.1). Maple Grove leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Grove, MN | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#450) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 71,288 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,006 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $127,001 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+3.4 |
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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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70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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