Big Spring, TX vs Golden Valley, MN
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
Golden Valley
75.7
#424 nationally
Golden Valley leads in crime level (1.8 vs 20.9). Golden Valley leads in median household income ($110,026 vs $65,418). Big Spring leads in cost of living index (88 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Golden Valley, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 75.7 (#424) |
| Population | 22,373 | 21,211 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $446,491 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $110,026 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | D+42.6 |
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
75.7 Score
Golden Valley, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$446,491
Population
21,211
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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