Rochester Hills, MI vs Waterloo, IA
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.
Rochester Hills
73.4
#744 nationally
Waterloo
81.8
#36 nationally
Rochester Hills leads in crime level (2.5 vs 13.0). Rochester Hills leads in median household income ($115,968 vs $54,104). Waterloo leads in walk score (37 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rochester Hills, MI | Waterloo, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#744) | 81.8 (#36) |
| Population | 76,002 | 66,606 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $476,673 | $149,005 |
| Median Household Income | $115,968 | $54,104 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 16.5 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+1.2 |
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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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81.8 Score
Waterloo, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$149,005
Population
66,606
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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