Ferndale, MI vs Stamford, CT
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.
Ferndale
82.8
#19 nationally
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Ferndale leads in cost of living index (99 vs 138). Ferndale leads in walk score (67 vs 57). Stamford leads in median household income ($99,654 vs $86,120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ferndale, MI | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.8 (#19) | 68.1 (#1350) |
| Population | 19,083 | 135,892 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $254,401 | $728,197 |
| Median Household Income | $86,120 | $99,654 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | N/A |
B-
82.8 Score
Ferndale, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$254,401
Population
19,083
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Midwest
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D+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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