Inkster, MI vs Oshkosh, WI
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.
Inkster
75
#517 nationally
Oshkosh
76.8
#317 nationally
Oshkosh leads in crime level (6.4 vs 29.4). Oshkosh leads in median household income ($59,186 vs $38,381). Oshkosh leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Inkster, MI | Oshkosh, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#517) | 76.8 (#317) |
| Population | 25,056 | 66,184 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $110,374 | $262,743 |
| Median Household Income | $38,381 | $59,186 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 17.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 29.4 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | R+4.8 |
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75 Score
Inkster, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$110,374
Population
25,056
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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76.8 Score
Oshkosh, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$262,743
Population
66,184
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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