Southfield, MI vs Westland, MI
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.
Southfield
73.4
#746 nationally
Westland
76.2
#378 nationally
Westland leads in walk score (40 vs 34). Westland leads in crime level (12.3 vs 13.5). Southfield leads in median household income ($63,980 vs $59,930).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Southfield, MI | Westland, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#746) | 76.2 (#378) |
| Population | 75,687 | 82,574 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $258,011 | $217,986 |
| Median Household Income | $63,980 | $59,930 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 12.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+29.0 |
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73.4 Score
Southfield, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$258,011
Population
75,687
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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76.2 Score
Westland, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$217,986
Population
82,574
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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