Brownwood, TX vs Westminster, MD
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.
Brownwood
80.6
#69 nationally
Westminster
66.3
#1565 nationally
Brownwood leads in average commute (13.2 min vs 29.7 min). Westminster leads in median household income ($71,286 vs $45,412). Westminster leads in crime level (6.6 vs 9.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brownwood, TX | Westminster, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.6 (#69) | 66.3 (#1565) |
| Population | 18,790 | 20,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $172,876 | $470,642 |
| Median Household Income | $45,412 | $71,286 |
| Average Commute | 13.2 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+73.9 | R+25.0 |
B-
80.6 Score
Brownwood, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$172,876
Population
18,790
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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D
66.3 Score
Westminster, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,642
Population
20,536
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Northeast
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