Baytown, TX vs Spartanburg, SC
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
Spartanburg
72.7
#850 nationally
Baytown leads in median household income ($61,158 vs $42,891). Spartanburg leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 25.9 min). Spartanburg leads in cost of living index (86 vs 93).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baytown, TX | Spartanburg, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#780) | 72.7 (#850) |
| Population | 84,067 | 37,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $233,747 |
| Median Household Income | $61,158 | $42,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+33.6 |
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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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72.7 Score
Spartanburg, SC
Hub City of the Upstate
Median Home
$233,747
Population
37,448
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Southeast
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