Ann Arbor, MI vs Fort Mill, SC
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
Fort Mill
72.6
#858 nationally
Fort Mill leads in median household income ($128,125 vs $73,018). Ann Arbor leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 27 min). Ann Arbor leads in cost of living index (114 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ann Arbor, MI | Fort Mill, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#803) | 72.6 (#858) |
| Population | 123,851 | 33,626 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $536,036 | $529,805 |
| Median Household Income | $73,018 | $128,125 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Low | 1.3 |
| School Rating | 8.9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.4 | R+19.1 |
Data coverage note: Fort Mill 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-
72.6 Score
Fort Mill, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,805
Population
33,626
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$128,125
Southeast
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