Auburn Hills, MI vs Westlake, OH

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

vs

Westlake

76.3

#366 nationally

Westlake leads in crime level (0.8 vs 10.2). Westlake leads in median household income ($103,658 vs $77,724). Auburn Hills leads in cost of living index (98 vs 110).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Auburn Hills, MI Westlake, OH
WhereAtHome Score 73.4 (#731) 76.3 (#366)
Population 25,597 33,972
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $283,281 $428,966
Median Household Income $77,724 $103,658
Average Commute 22.2 min 23.7 min
Walk Score 26 24
Crime Level 10.2 0.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 98 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.6 D+31.5