Mequon, WI 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.
Mequon
73.1
#791 nationally
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
Mequon leads in crime level (1.1 vs 24.1). Mequon leads in median household income ($141,996 vs $63,854). Romulus leads in cost of living index (89 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mequon, WI | Romulus, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#791) | 74.2 (#625) |
| Population | 25,489 | 24,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $665,026 | $206,880 |
| Median Household Income | $141,996 | $63,854 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 24.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | D+29.0 |
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73.1 Score
Mequon, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$665,026
Population
25,489
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
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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