Portage, MI vs Williston, ND
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.
Portage
73.7
#692 nationally
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Portage leads in crime level (7.6 vs 12.0). Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 19.7 min). Portage leads in cost of living index (97 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portage, MI | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#692) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 49,302 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $304,854 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $74,837 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.7 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Portage has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.7 Score
Portage, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,854
Population
49,302
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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D+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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