Ankeny, IA vs Rochester Hills, 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.
Ankeny
77.6
#226 nationally
Rochester Hills
73.4
#744 nationally
Rochester Hills leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.5). Ankeny leads in walk score (34 vs 20). Ankeny leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 24.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ankeny, IA | Rochester Hills, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#226) | 73.4 (#744) |
| Population | 74,458 | 76,002 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,196 | $476,673 |
| Median Household Income | $101,151 | $115,968 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+10.6 |
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77.6 Score
Ankeny, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$341,196
Population
74,458
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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73.4 Score
Rochester Hills, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,673
Population
76,002
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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