Ann Arbor, MI vs Summit, NJ
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
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $73,018). Ann Arbor leads in cost of living index (114 vs 189). Ann Arbor leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ann Arbor, MI | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#803) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 123,851 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $536,036 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $73,018 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Low | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 8.9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.4 | D+24.2 |
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
Midwest
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D
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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