Shaker Heights, OH vs Williston, ND
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.
Shaker Heights
78.4
#182 nationally
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Shaker Heights leads in crime level (3.5 vs 12.0). Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 23.6 min). Shaker Heights leads in median household income ($96,494 vs $80,352).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shaker Heights, OH | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.4 (#182) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 28,541 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,977 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $96,494 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Shaker Heights has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
78.4 Score
Shaker Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,977
Population
28,541
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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D+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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