Chillicothe, OH vs Southgate, 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.
Chillicothe
80
#95 nationally
Southgate
79.4
#129 nationally
Chillicothe leads in crime level (5.6 vs 12.2). Southgate leads in median household income ($62,792 vs $50,839). Southgate leads in walk score (49 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chillicothe, OH | Southgate, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#95) | 79.4 (#129) |
| Population | 21,895 | 29,002 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $208,000 | $197,960 |
| Median Household Income | $50,839 | $62,792 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.3 | D+29.0 |
B-
80 Score
Chillicothe, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$208,000
Population
21,895
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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C+
79.4 Score
Southgate, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$197,960
Population
29,002
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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