Houston, TX vs La Crosse, WI
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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
La Crosse
73.6
#704 nationally
La Crosse leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 28.5 min). La Crosse leads in walk score (54 vs 48). Houston leads in median household income ($57,791 vs $51,836).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | La Crosse, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 73.6 (#704) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 51,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $288,612 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $51,836 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 16.6 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 10.7 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+9.4 |
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72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Southwest
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73.6 Score
La Crosse, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$288,612
Population
51,327
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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