Sterling Heights, MI vs Vicksburg, MS
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
Vicksburg
76.1
#389 nationally
Sterling Heights leads in crime level (6.3 vs 16.9). Sterling Heights leads in median household income ($75,381 vs $45,147). Sterling Heights leads in walk score (33 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sterling Heights, MI | Vicksburg, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#851) | 76.1 (#389) |
| Population | 133,306 | 20,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,695 | $146,983 |
| Median Household Income | $75,381 | $45,147 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.7 | R+4.0 |
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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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76.1 Score
Vicksburg, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,983
Population
20,192
Crime
High
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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