Sterling Heights, MI vs Wildwood, MO
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
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Sterling Heights leads in walk score (33 vs 9). Wildwood leads in median household income ($147,508 vs $75,381). Sterling Heights leads in cost of living index (101 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sterling Heights, MI | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#851) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 133,306 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,695 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $75,381 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.7 | D+23.4 |
C-
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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D+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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