Dallas, 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.
Dallas
70.1
#1132 nationally
Westminster
66.3
#1565 nationally
Dallas leads in walk score (46 vs 38). Westminster leads in median household income ($71,286 vs $61,899). Dallas leads in cost of living index (105 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dallas, TX | Westminster, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1132) | 66.3 (#1565) |
| Population | 1,304,379 | 20,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,590 | $470,642 |
| Median Household Income | $61,899 | $71,286 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 38 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.6 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+25.0 |
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
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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