Newburgh, NY vs Romulus, 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.
Newburgh
64.9
#1668 nationally
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
Newburgh leads in walk score (67 vs 16). Romulus leads in median household income ($63,854 vs $48,555). Romulus leads in cost of living index (89 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newburgh, NY | Romulus, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1668) | 74.2 (#625) |
| Population | 28,237 | 24,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,470 | $206,880 |
| Median Household Income | $48,555 | $63,854 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 26.9 | 24.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.4 | D+29.0 |
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64.9 Score
Newburgh, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$405,470
Population
28,237
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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74.2 Score
Romulus, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,880
Population
24,702
Crime
High
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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