Ann Arbor, MI vs Celina, TX
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.
Ann Arbor
72.9
#803 nationally
Celina
70.7
#1068 nationally
Celina leads in median household income ($142,643 vs $73,018). Ann Arbor leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 32 min). Ann Arbor leads in cost of living index (114 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ann Arbor, MI | Celina, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#803) | 70.7 (#1068) |
| Population | 123,851 | 43,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $536,036 | $522,657 |
| Median Household Income | $73,018 | $142,643 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 32 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.4 |
| School Rating | 8.9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.4 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Celina is missing data for 1 metric that Ann Arbor has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
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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C-
70.7 Score
Celina, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,657
Population
43,317
Crime
Low
Median Income
$142,643
Southwest
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