Maplewood, MN vs Sunnyvale, 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
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 24). Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $86,769). Maplewood leads in cost of living index (107 vs 205).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maplewood, MN | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1118) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 39,958 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,789 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $86,769 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | D+40.0 |
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
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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