New Brighton, MN 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.
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
Sterling Heights
72.7
#851 nationally
New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 6.3). New Brighton leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 26 min). New Brighton leads in median household income ($84,707 vs $75,381).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Brighton, MN | Sterling Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#440) | 72.7 (#851) |
| Population | 22,228 | 133,306 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $389,217 | $313,695 |
| Median Household Income | $84,707 | $75,381 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | R+13.7 |
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75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
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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