Montgomery, AL vs North Royalton, OH
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.
Montgomery
77.8
#216 nationally
North Royalton
73.6
#707 nationally
North Royalton leads in crime level (3.5 vs 16.3). Montgomery leads in walk score (26 vs 16). North Royalton leads in median household income ($81,511 vs $54,166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montgomery, AL | North Royalton, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#216) | 73.6 (#707) |
| Population | 195,287 | 30,687 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $152,082 | $343,893 |
| Median Household Income | $54,166 | $81,511 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 16.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+30.7 | D+31.5 |
C+
77.8 Score
Montgomery, AL
Mid-size Alabama city with community character
Median Home
$152,082
Population
195,287
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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C
73.6 Score
North Royalton, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$343,893
Population
30,687
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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