Bradenton, FL vs Royal Oak, 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.
Bradenton
64.3
#1699 nationally
Royal Oak
79.7
#111 nationally
Royal Oak leads in crime level (3.4 vs 12.3). Royal Oak leads in median household income ($92,799 vs $55,795). Bradenton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bradenton, FL | Royal Oak, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1699) | 79.7 (#111) |
| Population | 57,076 | 57,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,291 | $337,493 |
| Median Household Income | $55,795 | $92,799 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | D+10.6 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Royal Oak has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.3 Score
Bradenton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$354,291
Population
57,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,795
Southeast
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C+
79.7 Score
Royal Oak, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,493
Population
57,452
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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