Big Spring, TX 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.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Carrollton
75.3
#472 nationally
Carrollton leads in crime level (3.8 vs 20.9). Carrollton leads in walk score (36 vs 21). Carrollton leads in median household income ($95,380 vs $65,418).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Carrollton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 75.3 (#472) |
| Population | 22,373 | 132,918 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $405,531 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $95,380 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | D+22.2 |
C+
77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
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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