Blaine, MN vs Rochester Hills, 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.
Blaine
75.2
#481 nationally
Rochester Hills
73.4
#744 nationally
Rochester Hills leads in median household income ($115,968 vs $100,659). Blaine leads in walk score (23 vs 20). Blaine leads in cost of living index (112 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blaine, MN | Rochester Hills, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#481) | 73.4 (#744) |
| Population | 73,774 | 76,002 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,572 | $476,673 |
| Median Household Income | $100,659 | $115,968 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+10.6 |
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75.2 Score
Blaine, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$386,572
Population
73,774
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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73.4 Score
Rochester Hills, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,673
Population
76,002
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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