Big Spring, TX vs Saginaw, 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
Saginaw
75.9
#411 nationally
Saginaw leads in crime level (7.1 vs 20.9). Saginaw leads in median household income ($99,752 vs $65,418). Saginaw leads in walk score (30 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Saginaw, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 75.9 (#411) |
| Population | 22,373 | 25,139 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $299,959 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $99,752 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | R+5.1 |
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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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75.9 Score
Saginaw, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,959
Population
25,139
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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