Sterling Heights, MI vs Troy, OH
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
Troy
78.9
#156 nationally
Troy leads in crime level (3.9 vs 6.3). Troy leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 26 min). Troy leads in cost of living index (91 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sterling Heights, MI | Troy, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#851) | 78.9 (#156) |
| Population | 133,306 | 26,848 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,695 | $285,809 |
| Median Household Income | $75,381 | $69,730 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.7 | R+45.1 |
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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+
78.9 Score
Troy, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$285,809
Population
26,848
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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