Sterling Heights, MI 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.
Sterling Heights
72.7
#851 nationally
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Sterling Heights leads in crime level (6.3 vs 12.0). Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 26 min). Sterling Heights leads in cost of living index (101 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sterling Heights, MI | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#851) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 133,306 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,695 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $75,381 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.7 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Sterling Heights has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.7 Score
Sterling Heights, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$313,695
Population
133,306
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
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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