Maplewood, MN vs Porterville, 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.
Maplewood
70.3
#1118 nationally
Porterville
68.7
#1299 nationally
Porterville leads in walk score (40 vs 24). Maplewood leads in median household income ($86,769 vs $55,785). Porterville leads in crime level (10.5 vs 12.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maplewood, MN | Porterville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1118) | 68.7 (#1299) |
| Population | 39,958 | 62,876 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,789 | $332,442 |
| Median Household Income | $86,769 | $55,785 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | R+20.7 |
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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D+
68.7 Score
Porterville, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$332,442
Population
62,876
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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