Pittsfield, MA 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.
Pittsfield
72.6
#864 nationally
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
Pittsfield leads in walk score (40 vs 16). Pittsfield leads in crime level (14.0 vs 24.1). Pittsfield leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 24.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pittsfield, MA | Romulus, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#864) | 74.2 (#625) |
| Population | 43,076 | 24,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,325 | $206,880 |
| Median Household Income | $66,859 | $63,854 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 14.0 | 24.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.9 | D+29.0 |
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72.6 Score
Pittsfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$313,325
Population
43,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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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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