Prior Lake, MN vs San Antonio, TX
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.
Prior Lake
72.4
#898 nationally
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
San Antonio leads in walk score (37 vs 14). Prior Lake leads in median household income ($129,539 vs $57,346). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Prior Lake, MN | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#898) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 28,027 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $534,270 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $129,539 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.5 | D+9.8 |
C-
72.4 Score
Prior Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$534,270
Population
28,027
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Midwest
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C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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