Romulus, MI vs Trotwood, OH
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
Trotwood
74.9
#537 nationally
Romulus leads in median household income ($63,854 vs $46,442). Trotwood leads in crime level (19.1 vs 24.1). Trotwood leads in walk score (19 vs 16).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Romulus, MI | Trotwood, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#625) | 74.9 (#537) |
| Population | 24,702 | 22,940 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $206,880 | $139,653 |
| Median Household Income | $63,854 | $46,442 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 24.1 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | Even |
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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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74.9 Score
Trotwood, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$139,653
Population
22,940
Crime
High
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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