Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hesperia, CA
VS
Minneapolis, MN
🏆 Minneapolis leads 14 of 23 categories
Hesperia
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,698
Violent Crime Index
137⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
99,878
Minneapolis
Minnesota
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$76,332 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
305⚠ High
Population
426,877 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hesperia, CA
Pros
55% less violent crime than Minneapolis
Milder winters — January highs near 60°F vs 22°F
Cons
Violent crime (519.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,436/mo
Median income trails Minneapolis by $8,634/yr
Higher unemployment (9.8% vs 5.8%)
Minneapolis, MN
Pros
More college-educated — 53.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.0 pts lower (5.8%)
Commutes run 20 min shorter each way
Rent averages $169/mo less ($1,267 vs $1,436)
Households earn $8,634 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 83°F vs 97°F
Cons
Violent crime (1160.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (5142.9/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Snowy winters — about 40" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Hesperia
Violent Crime
55% lower
519.6 vs 1160.2 per 100k
Hesperia
Summer Heat
13.7°F warmer
July avg high 96.8°F vs 83.1°F
Minneapolis
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 104.5 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Minneapolis
Median Income
$8,634
$76,332 vs $67,698/yr
Minneapolis
Unemployment
4.0 pp lower
5.8% vs 9.8% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hesperia, CA | Minneapolis, MN |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 104.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $337,600⚠ High | $328,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,436⚠ High | $1,267 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,698 | $76,332 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.8%⚠ High | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 42.4 min⚠ High | 22.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.3% | 19.6% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 109⚠ High ✓ Safer | 281⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High ✓ Safer | 305⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 68 ✓ Safer | 245⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) | A- (117) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.4:1 | 11.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.9% | 53.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 78.0% | 90.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hesperia Unified | Minneapolis Public School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 60.2°F ✓ Warmer | 21.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 96.8°F ✓ Warmer | 83.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.1" ✓ Drier | 33.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 40.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 99,878 | 426,877 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 32.2 | 32.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.5% ✓ Higher | 48.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.3% ✓ More | 19.1% |
| Over 65 | 9.9% | 10.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hesperia's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Minneapolis's 104.5 (US average = 100).
Minneapolis is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Minneapolis leads 14 of 23 categories. Hesperia wins 9 and Minneapolis wins 14. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Hesperia to Minneapolis or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($337,600 vs $328,700 median home), income ($67,698 vs $76,332), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hesperia, CA and Minneapolis, MN are about 1,464 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.