Flint, MI vs West Lafayette, IN
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.
Flint
77.7
#222 nationally
West Lafayette
73.4
#747 nationally
West Lafayette leads in crime level (2.6 vs 34.5). West Lafayette leads in average commute (15.3 min vs 22.2 min). Flint leads in cost of living index (77 vs 103).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flint, MI | West Lafayette, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#222) | 73.4 (#747) |
| Population | 79,661 | 44,829 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $67,030 | $370,465 |
| Median Household Income | $35,451 | $30,317 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 15.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 34.5 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 77 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | Even |
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77.7 Score
Flint, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$67,030
Population
79,661
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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73.4 Score
West Lafayette, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,465
Population
44,829
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Midwest
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