Helena, AL vs Rochester Hills, 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.
Helena
74.5
#582 nationally
Rochester Hills
73.4
#744 nationally
Rochester Hills leads in walk score (20 vs 12). Helena leads in crime level (2.0 vs 2.5). Rochester Hills leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Helena, AL | Rochester Hills, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#582) | 73.4 (#744) |
| Population | 22,117 | 76,002 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,018 | $476,673 |
| Median Household Income | $107,360 | $115,968 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | D+10.6 |
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74.5 Score
Helena, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,018
Population
22,117
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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73.4 Score
Rochester Hills, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,673
Population
76,002
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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