Ann Arbor, MI vs Northampton, MA
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
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Ann Arbor leads in walk score (57 vs 44). Ann Arbor leads in cost of living index (114 vs 129). Northampton leads in median household income ($80,981 vs $73,018).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ann Arbor, MI | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#803) | 67.3 (#1440) |
| Population | 123,851 | 29,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $536,036 | $503,242 |
| Median Household Income | $73,018 | $80,981 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Low | 12.2 |
| School Rating | 8.9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.4 | D+41.9 |
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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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D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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