Northampton, MA 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.
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
Northampton leads in walk score (44 vs 16). Northampton leads in crime level (12.2 vs 24.1). Romulus leads in cost of living index (89 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northampton, MA | Romulus, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1440) | 74.2 (#625) |
| Population | 29,370 | 24,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $503,242 | $206,880 |
| Median Household Income | $80,981 | $63,854 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 12.2 | 24.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.9 | D+29.0 |
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67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
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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