Sterling Heights, MI vs Sugar Land, TX
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.
Sterling Heights
72.7
#851 nationally
Sugar Land
75
#525 nationally
Sugar Land leads in crime level (2.1 vs 6.3). Sugar Land leads in median household income ($132,247 vs $75,381). Sterling Heights leads in cost of living index (101 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sterling Heights, MI | Sugar Land, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#851) | 75 (#525) |
| Population | 133,306 | 108,515 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,695 | $449,277 |
| Median Household Income | $75,381 | $132,247 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.7 | D+1.6 |
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72.7 Score
Sterling Heights, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$313,695
Population
133,306
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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C
75 Score
Sugar Land, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$449,277
Population
108,515
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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