Alabaster, AL vs North Royalton, OH
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.
Alabaster
74.7
#560 nationally
North Royalton
73.6
#707 nationally
North Royalton leads in walk score (16 vs 10). Alabaster leads in crime level (2.7 vs 3.5). North Royalton leads in average commute (27.7 min vs 32 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alabaster, AL | North Royalton, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#560) | 73.6 (#707) |
| Population | 34,107 | 30,687 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,363 | $343,893 |
| Median Household Income | $89,423 | $81,511 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | D+31.5 |
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74.7 Score
Alabaster, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$308,363
Population
34,107
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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73.6 Score
North Royalton, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$343,893
Population
30,687
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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