Bay City, MI vs Williston, ND
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.
Bay City
79.9
#99 nationally
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Williston leads in median household income ($80,352 vs $45,026). Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 21.4 min). Bay City leads in cost of living index (82 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bay City, MI | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.9 (#99) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 32,082 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $126,569 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $45,026 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.7 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Bay City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
79.9 Score
Bay City, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$126,569
Population
32,082
Crime
High
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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D+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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