Gautier, MS vs Romulus, 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.
Gautier
77
#286 nationally
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
Gautier leads in crime level (6.8 vs 24.1). Romulus leads in walk score (16 vs 8). Romulus leads in median household income ($63,854 vs $57,757).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gautier, MS | Romulus, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#286) | 74.2 (#625) |
| Population | 19,021 | 24,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,481 | $206,880 |
| Median Household Income | $57,757 | $63,854 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 8 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 24.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.9 | D+29.0 |
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77 Score
Gautier, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,481
Population
19,021
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
8
Southeast
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74.2 Score
Romulus, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,880
Population
24,702
Crime
High
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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