Republic, MO 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.
Republic
74.2
#623 nationally
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
Republic leads in crime level (3.5 vs 24.1). Romulus leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 26 min). Romulus leads in median household income ($63,854 vs $63,102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Republic, MO | Romulus, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#623) | 74.2 (#625) |
| Population | 20,144 | 24,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,460 | $206,880 |
| Median Household Income | $63,102 | $63,854 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 16 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 24.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+29.0 |
Data coverage note: Republic is missing data for 1 metric that Romulus has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.2 Score
Republic, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,460
Population
20,144
Crime
Low
Median Income
$63,102
Midwest
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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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