Athens, AL vs Lansing, MI
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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Lansing
76.6
#331 nationally
Athens leads in crime level (6.7 vs 36.9). Lansing leads in walk score (46 vs 21). Lansing leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 24.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Lansing, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 76.6 (#331) |
| Population | 30,904 | 112,115 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $170,959 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $50,747 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 19.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 36.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | R+3.1 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C
76.6 Score
Lansing, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$170,959
Population
112,115
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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