Allen, TX vs Sterling Heights, 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
Sterling Heights
72.7
#851 nationally
Allen leads in crime level (2.9 vs 6.3). Allen leads in median household income ($121,259 vs $75,381). Sterling Heights leads in cost of living index (101 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Sterling Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 72.7 (#851) |
| Population | 111,620 | 133,306 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $313,695 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $75,381 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+13.7 |
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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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72.7 Score
Sterling Heights, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$313,695
Population
133,306
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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