Sidney, OH vs Wooster, OH
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.
Sidney
80.2
#91 nationally
Wooster
76
#403 nationally
Wooster leads in crime level (7.8 vs 8.5). Sidney leads in cost of living index (87 vs 92). Sidney leads in median household income ($63,851 vs $61,608).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sidney, OH | Wooster, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#91) | 76 (#403) |
| Population | 20,309 | 27,030 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $219,162 | $267,893 |
| Median Household Income | $63,851 | $61,608 |
| Average Commute | 16.7 min | 16.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+64.8 | R+39.3 |
B-
80.2 Score
Sidney, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$219,162
Population
20,309
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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C
76 Score
Wooster, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$267,893
Population
27,030
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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