Anniston, AL vs Dearborn Heights, 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.
Anniston
74.7
#561 nationally
Dearborn Heights
76.8
#307 nationally
Dearborn Heights leads in walk score (47 vs 22). Dearborn Heights leads in crime level (12.6 vs 23.2). Dearborn Heights leads in median household income ($58,335 vs $45,642).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anniston, AL | Dearborn Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#561) | 76.8 (#307) |
| Population | 21,167 | 60,872 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,803 | $218,417 |
| Median Household Income | $45,642 | $58,335 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 23.2 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.8 | D+29.0 |
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74.7 Score
Anniston, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,803
Population
21,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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76.8 Score
Dearborn Heights, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$218,417
Population
60,872
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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