Detroit, MI vs Lima, OH

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.

Detroit

77.3

#253 nationally

vs

Lima

77

#289 nationally

Lima leads in crime level (20.8 vs 48.8). Lima leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 25.7 min). Detroit leads in walk score (51 vs 42).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Detroit, MI Lima, OH
WhereAtHome Score 77.3 (#253) 77 (#289)
Population 633,218 34,794
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $76,084 $153,756
Median Household Income $37,761 $41,824
Average Commute 25.7 min 17.5 min
Walk Score 51 42
Crime Level 48.8 20.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 82 82
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+29.0 R+44.1