Dallas, TX vs Holyoke, MA
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
Holyoke
67
#1471 nationally
Holyoke leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 27.4 min). Dallas leads in median household income ($61,899 vs $49,007). Holyoke leads in walk score (55 vs 46).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dallas, TX | Holyoke, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1132) | 67 (#1471) |
| Population | 1,304,379 | 37,628 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,590 | $337,457 |
| Median Household Income | $61,899 | $49,007 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 20.5 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 55 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 28.5 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+8.9 |
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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D+
67 Score
Holyoke, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,457
Population
37,628
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
55
Northeast
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