Ann Arbor, MI vs Marion, IN

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.

Ann Arbor

72.9

#803 nationally

vs

Marion

85.1

#2 nationally

Ann Arbor leads in median household income ($73,018 vs $42,366). Ann Arbor leads in walk score (57 vs 40). Marion leads in cost of living index (82 vs 114).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Ann Arbor, MI Marion, IN
WhereAtHome Score 72.9 (#803) 85.1 (#2)
Population 123,851 28,105
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $536,036 $140,425
Median Household Income $73,018 $42,366
Average Commute 20.8 min 17.1 min
Walk Score 57 40
Crime Level Low 2.9
School Rating 8.9 N/A
Cost of Living Index 114 82
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+44.4 R+41.8
Ann Arbor, MI
C-
72.9 Score

Ann Arbor, MI

A quintessential college town with big-city culture

Median Home

$536,036

Population

123,851

Crime

Low

Schools

A

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Marion, IN
B
85.1 Score

Marion, IN

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$140,425

Population

28,105

Crime

Low

Walk Score

40

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