Grove City, OH vs Sterling Heights, 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.
Grove City
76.6
#330 nationally
Sterling Heights
72.7
#851 nationally
Grove City leads in crime level (3.5 vs 6.3). Sterling Heights leads in walk score (33 vs 27). Grove City leads in average commute (23 min vs 26 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grove City, OH | Sterling Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.6 (#330) | 72.7 (#851) |
| Population | 42,782 | 133,306 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,312 | $313,695 |
| Median Household Income | $84,765 | $75,381 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | R+13.7 |
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76.6 Score
Grove City, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,312
Population
42,782
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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72.7 Score
Sterling Heights, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$313,695
Population
133,306
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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