Gastonia, NC vs Romulus, 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.
Gastonia
67.9
#1368 nationally
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
Gastonia leads in walk score (23 vs 16). Romulus leads in median household income ($63,854 vs $58,047). Romulus leads in cost of living index (89 vs 96).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | Romulus, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 74.2 (#625) |
| Population | 83,942 | 24,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $206,880 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $63,854 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 24.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+29.0 |
D+
67.9 Score
Gastonia, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$279,555
Population
83,942
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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74.2 Score
Romulus, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,880
Population
24,702
Crime
High
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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