Dallas, TX vs Roswell, GA
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
Roswell
67.3
#1443 nationally
Dallas leads in walk score (46 vs 22). Roswell leads in median household income ($122,924 vs $61,899). Dallas leads in cost of living index (105 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dallas, TX | Roswell, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1132) | 67.3 (#1443) |
| Population | 1,304,379 | 91,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,590 | $662,376 |
| Median Household Income | $61,899 | $122,924 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.4 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+44.9 |
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+
67.3 Score
Roswell, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$662,376
Population
91,706
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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