Romulus, MI vs Wilmington, DE

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

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 16). Romulus leads in crime level (24.1 vs 30.9). Romulus leads in median household income ($63,854 vs $54,731).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Romulus, MI Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 74.2 (#625) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 24,702 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $206,880 $330,955
Median Household Income $63,854 $54,731
Average Commute 24.5 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 16 74
Crime Level 24.1 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 89 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+29.0 D+32.6
Romulus, MI
C
74.2 Score

Romulus, MI

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Median Home

$206,880

Population

24,702

Crime

High

Walk Score

16

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Wilmington, DE
D+
69.2 Score

Wilmington, DE

Delaware community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$330,955

Population

71,675

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

74

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