Romulus, MI vs Roselle, IL
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.
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
Roselle
73.3
#761 nationally
Roselle leads in crime level (4.9 vs 24.1). Roselle leads in walk score (35 vs 16). Roselle leads in median household income ($104,167 vs $63,854).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Romulus, MI | Roselle, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#625) | 73.3 (#761) |
| Population | 24,702 | 22,508 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $206,880 | $388,468 |
| Median Household Income | $63,854 | $104,167 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 24.1 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+13.3 |
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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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73.3 Score
Roselle, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,468
Population
22,508
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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