Royal Oak, MI vs Wilmette, 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.
Royal Oak
79.7
#111 nationally
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in crime level (0.6 vs 3.4). Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $92,799). Royal Oak leads in cost of living index (106 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Royal Oak, MI | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#111) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 57,452 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,493 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $92,799 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+42.0 |
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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71 Score
Wilmette, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,007,961
Population
27,026
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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