Dallas, TX vs Gautier, MS
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.
Dallas
70.1
#1132 nationally
Gautier
77
#286 nationally
Dallas leads in walk score (46 vs 8). Gautier leads in cost of living index (92 vs 105). Gautier leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 27.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dallas, TX | Gautier, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1132) | 77 (#286) |
| Population | 1,304,379 | 19,021 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,590 | $189,481 |
| Median Household Income | $61,899 | $57,757 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 8 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.8 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+39.9 |
C-
70.1 Score
Dallas, TX
Big D - business and culture collide
Median Home
$309,590
Population
1,304,379
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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C+
77 Score
Gautier, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,481
Population
19,021
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
8
Southeast
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