Pontiac, MI vs Roseville, 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.
Pontiac
75
#522 nationally
Roseville
78.8
#162 nationally
Roseville leads in crime level (14.3 vs 27.0). Roseville leads in median household income ($57,274 vs $40,307). Pontiac leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pontiac, MI | Roseville, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#522) | 78.8 (#162) |
| Population | 61,689 | 46,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $140,484 | $175,803 |
| Median Household Income | $40,307 | $57,274 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 27.0 | 14.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+13.7 |
C
75 Score
Pontiac, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$140,484
Population
61,689
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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C+
78.8 Score
Roseville, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$175,803
Population
46,666
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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