Maple Grove, MN vs Union City, 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
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Union City leads in walk score (47 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 11.2). Maple Grove leads in cost of living index (119 vs 201).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Grove, MN | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#450) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 71,288 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,006 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $127,001 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+53.6 |
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-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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