Franklin, WI vs Pontiac, 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.
Franklin
74.3
#608 nationally
Pontiac
75
#522 nationally
Franklin leads in crime level (1.4 vs 27.0). Franklin leads in median household income ($100,524 vs $40,307). Pontiac leads in walk score (41 vs 17).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin, WI | Pontiac, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.3 (#608) | 75 (#522) |
| Population | 35,485 | 61,689 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,838 | $140,484 |
| Median Household Income | $100,524 | $40,307 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 27.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.5 | D+10.6 |
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74.3 Score
Franklin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,838
Population
35,485
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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75 Score
Pontiac, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$140,484
Population
61,689
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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