Alvin, TX vs Rolla, MO

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.

Alvin

71.5

#971 nationally

vs

Rolla

73.4

#745 nationally

Rolla leads in average commute (14.1 min vs 30.1 min). Alvin leads in median household income ($68,266 vs $37,685). Alvin leads in crime level (6.3 vs 10.2).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alvin, TX Rolla, MO
WhereAtHome Score 71.5 (#971) 73.4 (#745)
Population 28,633 20,423
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $293,684 $244,777
Median Household Income $68,266 $37,685
Average Commute 30.1 min 14.1 min
Walk Score 30 39
Crime Level 6.3 10.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 97 91
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+19.7 R+42.9