Royal Oak, MI vs Wildwood, MO
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.
Royal Oak
79.7
#111 nationally
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Royal Oak leads in walk score (57 vs 9). Royal Oak leads in crime level (3.4 vs 5.5). Wildwood leads in median household income ($147,508 vs $92,799).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Royal Oak, MI | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#111) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 57,452 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,493 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $92,799 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+23.4 |
C+
79.7 Score
Royal Oak, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,493
Population
57,452
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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D+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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