Rockford, IL 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.
Rockford
74.8
#554 nationally
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
Rockford leads in walk score (41 vs 16). Romulus leads in median household income ($63,854 vs $50,744). Romulus leads in crime level (24.1 vs 29.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockford, IL | Romulus, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#554) | 74.2 (#625) |
| Population | 146,120 | 24,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $186,815 | $206,880 |
| Median Household Income | $50,744 | $63,854 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 29.6 | 24.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.6 | D+29.0 |
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74.8 Score
Rockford, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$186,815
Population
146,120
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
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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