Marina, CA vs Minot, ND
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.
Marina
63.9
#1731 nationally
Minot
76.6
#334 nationally
Minot leads in cost of living index (102 vs 159). Minot leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 24.5 min). Marina leads in walk score (46 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marina, CA | Minot, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1731) | 76.6 (#334) |
| Population | 22,833 | 47,373 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $871,019 | $282,641 |
| Median Household Income | $85,783 | $75,545 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | R+47.4 |
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63.9 Score
Marina, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$871,019
Population
22,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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76.6 Score
Minot, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,641
Population
47,373
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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