Lisle, IL 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.
Lisle
75.7
#427 nationally
Sterling Heights
72.7
#851 nationally
Lisle leads in crime level (1.2 vs 6.3). Lisle leads in median household income ($106,265 vs $75,381). Sterling Heights leads in cost of living index (101 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lisle, IL | Sterling Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#427) | 72.7 (#851) |
| Population | 23,222 | 133,306 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $438,465 | $313,695 |
| Median Household Income | $106,265 | $75,381 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+13.7 |
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75.7 Score
Lisle, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,465
Population
23,222
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
37
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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