Lansing, MI vs Zionsville, IN
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.
Lansing
76.6
#331 nationally
Zionsville
71.4
#989 nationally
Zionsville leads in crime level (0.6 vs 36.9). Zionsville leads in median household income ($152,788 vs $50,747). Lansing leads in cost of living index (87 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lansing, MI | Zionsville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.6 (#331) | 71.4 (#989) |
| Population | 112,115 | 32,534 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $170,959 | $703,873 |
| Median Household Income | $50,747 | $152,788 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 36.9 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | R+16.0 |
Data coverage note: Zionsville is missing data for 1 metric that Lansing has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.6 Score
Lansing, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$170,959
Population
112,115
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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71.4 Score
Zionsville, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$703,873
Population
32,534
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$152,788
Midwest
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