Atlanta, GA vs Friendswood, 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.
Atlanta
67.4
#1420 nationally
Friendswood
73.5
#720 nationally
Atlanta leads in walk score (48 vs 23). Friendswood leads in median household income ($121,301 vs $69,164). Atlanta leads in cost of living index (109 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atlanta, GA | Friendswood, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1420) | 73.5 (#720) |
| Population | 510,823 | 40,826 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $387,226 | $464,253 |
| Median Household Income | $69,164 | $121,301 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 23 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.8 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | R+27.4 |
D+
67.4 Score
Atlanta, GA
Capital of the New South
Median Home
$387,226
Population
510,823
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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C
73.5 Score
Friendswood, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,253
Population
40,826
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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