Oxford, OH vs Southfield, 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.
Oxford
71.1
#1026 nationally
Southfield
73.4
#746 nationally
Oxford leads in crime level (7.8 vs 13.5). Southfield leads in median household income ($63,980 vs $43,132). Oxford leads in average commute (16.1 min vs 23.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oxford, OH | Southfield, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1026) | 73.4 (#746) |
| Population | 22,340 | 75,687 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $347,860 | $258,011 |
| Median Household Income | $43,132 | $63,980 |
| Average Commute | 16.1 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 13.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.3 | D+10.6 |
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71.1 Score
Oxford, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$347,860
Population
22,340
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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73.4 Score
Southfield, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$258,011
Population
75,687
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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