Ardmore, OK vs Carrollton, TX
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.
Ardmore
76.7
#321 nationally
Carrollton
75.3
#472 nationally
Carrollton leads in crime level (3.8 vs 31.3). Carrollton leads in median household income ($95,380 vs $49,408). Ardmore leads in average commute (16.4 min vs 24.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ardmore, OK | Carrollton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.7 (#321) | 75.3 (#472) |
| Population | 24,847 | 132,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $155,963 | $405,531 |
| Median Household Income | $49,408 | $95,380 |
| Average Commute | 16.4 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 31.3 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+22.2 |
C
76.7 Score
Ardmore, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$155,963
Population
24,847
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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C
75.3 Score
Carrollton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$405,531
Population
132,918
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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