Ames, IA vs St. Clair Shores, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Ames
76.2
#367 nationally
St. Clair Shores
80.1
#93 nationally
Ames leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 27.2 min). St. Clair Shores leads in median household income ($71,481 vs $57,428). Ames leads in crime level (4.1 vs 5.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ames, IA | St. Clair Shores, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#367) | 80.1 (#93) |
| Population | 65,686 | 57,548 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $306,337 | $236,247 |
| Median Household Income | $57,428 | $71,481 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+13.7 |
C
76.2 Score
Ames, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$306,337
Population
65,686
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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B-
80.1 Score
St. Clair Shores, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$236,247
Population
57,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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