Pelham, AL 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.

Pelham

73.9

#665 nationally

vs

Romulus

74.2

#625 nationally

Pelham leads in crime level (4.5 vs 24.1). Pelham leads in median household income ($94,108 vs $63,854). Romulus leads in walk score (16 vs 13).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Pelham, AL Romulus, MI
WhereAtHome Score 73.9 (#665) 74.2 (#625)
Population 25,121 24,702
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $328,477 $206,880
Median Household Income $94,108 $63,854
Average Commute 27.4 min 24.5 min
Walk Score 13 16
Crime Level 4.5 24.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 101 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+40.8 D+29.0