Prosper, TX vs Royal Oak, 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.
Prosper
67.6
#1405 nationally
Royal Oak
79.7
#111 nationally
Prosper leads in crime level (1.5 vs 3.4). Prosper leads in median household income ($178,224 vs $92,799). Royal Oak leads in cost of living index (106 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Prosper, TX | Royal Oak, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1405) | 79.7 (#111) |
| Population | 41,660 | 57,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $770,217 | $337,493 |
| Median Household Income | $178,224 | $92,799 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+10.6 |
Data coverage note: Prosper is missing data for 1 metric that Royal Oak has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.6 Score
Prosper, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,217
Population
41,660
Crime
Low
Median Income
$178,224
Southwest
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C+
79.7 Score
Royal Oak, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,493
Population
57,452
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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