Maple Grove, MN vs San Jose, CA
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
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in cost of living index (119 vs 198). Maple Grove leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Grove, MN | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#450) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 71,288 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,006 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $127,001 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+40.0 |
C
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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D
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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