Lima, OH 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.
Lima
77
#289 nationally
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
Lima leads in walk score (42 vs 16). Romulus leads in median household income ($63,854 vs $41,824). Lima leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 24.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lima, OH | Romulus, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#289) | 74.2 (#625) |
| Population | 34,794 | 24,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $153,756 | $206,880 |
| Median Household Income | $41,824 | $63,854 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 20.8 | 24.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.1 | D+29.0 |
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77 Score
Lima, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$153,756
Population
34,794
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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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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