Dallas, TX vs Horn Lake, 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
Horn Lake
80.5
#71 nationally
Dallas leads in walk score (46 vs 21). Horn Lake leads in cost of living index (90 vs 105). Dallas leads in median household income ($61,899 vs $57,111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dallas, TX | Horn Lake, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1132) | 80.5 (#71) |
| Population | 1,304,379 | 26,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,590 | $203,546 |
| Median Household Income | $61,899 | $57,111 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.0 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+24.1 |
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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B-
80.5 Score
Horn Lake, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,546
Population
26,468
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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