Auburn Hills, MI vs Pelham, AL
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.
Auburn Hills
73.4
#731 nationally
Pelham
73.9
#665 nationally
Pelham leads in crime level (4.5 vs 10.2). Auburn Hills leads in walk score (26 vs 13). Auburn Hills leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 27.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn Hills, MI | Pelham, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#731) | 73.9 (#665) |
| Population | 25,597 | 25,121 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $283,281 | $328,477 |
| Median Household Income | $77,724 | $94,108 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 10.2 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+40.8 |
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73.4 Score
Auburn Hills, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$283,281
Population
25,597
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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73.9 Score
Pelham, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,477
Population
25,121
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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