New Brighton, MN vs Walnut, 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.
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
New Brighton leads in cost of living index (112 vs 197). New Brighton leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 35.1 min). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $84,707).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Brighton, MN | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#440) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 22,228 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $389,217 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $84,707 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | D+32.9 |
C
75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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