Homewood, AL vs Sidney, 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.
Homewood
71.9
#946 nationally
Sidney
80.2
#91 nationally
Homewood leads in crime level (4.1 vs 8.5). Homewood leads in median household income ($97,366 vs $63,851). Sidney leads in cost of living index (87 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Homewood, AL | Sidney, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#946) | 80.2 (#91) |
| Population | 27,758 | 20,309 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $577,183 | $219,162 |
| Median Household Income | $97,366 | $63,851 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 16.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+64.8 |
C-
71.9 Score
Homewood, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$577,183
Population
27,758
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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B-
80.2 Score
Sidney, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$219,162
Population
20,309
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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