Romulus, MI vs Ruston, LA
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
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Ruston leads in crime level (11.7 vs 24.1). Romulus leads in median household income ($63,854 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 24.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Romulus, MI | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#625) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 24,702 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $206,880 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $63,854 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 24.1 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | R+25.4 |
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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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72.3 Score
Ruston, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,937
Population
22,233
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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