Baytown, TX vs Phoenix, AZ
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.
Baytown
73.1
#780 nationally
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Phoenix leads in walk score (41 vs 33). Baytown leads in cost of living index (93 vs 106). Phoenix leads in median household income ($65,891 vs $61,158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baytown, TX | Phoenix, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#780) | 66.7 (#1514) |
| Population | 84,067 | 1,650,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $408,770 |
| Median Household Income | $61,158 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+3.5 |
C
73.1 Score
Baytown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$246,742
Population
84,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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