Rochester, NY vs Saginaw, 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.
Rochester
71.9
#953 nationally
Saginaw
75
#523 nationally
Rochester leads in walk score (59 vs 42). Rochester leads in median household income ($42,124 vs $35,521). Saginaw leads in cost of living index (79 vs 88).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rochester, NY | Saginaw, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#953) | 75 (#523) |
| Population | 211,328 | 43,185 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,152 | $134,495 |
| Median Household Income | $42,124 | $35,521 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 42 |
| Crime Level | High | 60.3 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 79 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.1 | R+3.3 |
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71.9 Score
Rochester, NY
Flour City innovation hub
Median Home
$249,152
Population
211,328
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Northeast
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75 Score
Saginaw, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$134,495
Population
43,185
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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