Rocky River, OH vs Southgate, 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.
Rocky River
77.9
#211 nationally
Southgate
79.4
#129 nationally
Rocky River leads in crime level (0.6 vs 12.2). Rocky River leads in median household income ($90,459 vs $62,792). Southgate leads in cost of living index (92 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rocky River, OH | Southgate, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#211) | 79.4 (#129) |
| Population | 21,236 | 29,002 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,262 | $197,960 |
| Median Household Income | $90,459 | $62,792 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 0.6 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | D+29.0 |
C+
77.9 Score
Rocky River, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$408,262
Population
21,236
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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C+
79.4 Score
Southgate, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$197,960
Population
29,002
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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