Pelham, AL vs Rochester Hills, 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.
Pelham
73.9
#665 nationally
Rochester Hills
73.4
#744 nationally
Rochester Hills leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.5). Rochester Hills leads in walk score (20 vs 13). Rochester Hills leads in median household income ($115,968 vs $94,108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pelham, AL | Rochester Hills, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#665) | 73.4 (#744) |
| Population | 25,121 | 76,002 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,477 | $476,673 |
| Median Household Income | $94,108 | $115,968 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | D+10.6 |
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73.9 Score
Pelham, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,477
Population
25,121
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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73.4 Score
Rochester Hills, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,673
Population
76,002
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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