Allen, TX vs Grand Rapids, MI
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.
Allen
74.1
#630 nationally
Grand Rapids
73.4
#738 nationally
Allen leads in median household income ($121,259 vs $54,789). Grand Rapids leads in walk score (52 vs 35). Grand Rapids leads in cost of living index (91 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Grand Rapids, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 73.4 (#738) |
| Population | 111,620 | 201,013 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $311,699 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $54,789 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+5.4 |
C
74.1 Score
Allen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$493,450
Population
111,620
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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C
73.4 Score
Grand Rapids, MI
Beer City USA with West Michigan charm
Median Home
$311,699
Population
201,013
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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