Alvin, TX vs Ann Arbor, 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.
Alvin
71.5
#971 nationally
Ann Arbor
72.9
#803 nationally
Ann Arbor leads in walk score (57 vs 30). Ann Arbor leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 30.1 min). Alvin leads in cost of living index (97 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Ann Arbor, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 72.9 (#803) |
| Population | 28,633 | 123,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $536,036 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $73,018 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.9 |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | D+44.4 |
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71.5 Score
Alvin, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$293,684
Population
28,633
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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72.9 Score
Ann Arbor, MI
A quintessential college town with big-city culture
Median Home
$536,036
Population
123,851
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Midwest
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