Lima, OH vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Williston leads in median household income ($80,352 vs $41,824). Williston leads in crime level (12.0 vs 20.8). Lima leads in cost of living index (82 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lima, OH | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#289) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 34,794 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $153,756 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $41,824 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 20.8 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.1 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Lima has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
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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D+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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