Rock Island, IL 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.
Rock Island
81.7
#39 nationally
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
Rock Island leads in walk score (44 vs 16). Rock Island leads in crime level (14.9 vs 24.1). Rock Island leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 24.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rock Island, IL | Romulus, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.7 (#39) | 74.2 (#625) |
| Population | 36,132 | 24,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,626 | $206,880 |
| Median Household Income | $55,732 | $63,854 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 24.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.6 | D+29.0 |
B-
81.7 Score
Rock Island, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,626
Population
36,132
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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C
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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