Hammond, LA 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.
Hammond
70.7
#1072 nationally
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
Hammond leads in walk score (32 vs 16). Hammond leads in crime level (15.1 vs 24.1). Romulus leads in median household income ($63,854 vs $42,049).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hammond, LA | Romulus, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1072) | 74.2 (#625) |
| Population | 22,527 | 24,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,024 | $206,880 |
| Median Household Income | $42,049 | $63,854 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 15.1 | 24.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.4 | D+29.0 |
C-
70.7 Score
Hammond, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$225,024
Population
22,527
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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C
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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