Big Spring, TX vs New Hope, 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
New Hope
74
#649 nationally
New Hope leads in crime level (4.7 vs 20.9). New Hope leads in walk score (42 vs 21). Big Spring leads in cost of living index (88 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | New Hope, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 74 (#649) |
| Population | 22,373 | 20,705 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $356,089 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $69,244 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | D+42.6 |
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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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74 Score
New Hope, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,089
Population
20,705
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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