Houston, TX vs Pompano Beach, FL
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
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 111). Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 43). Pompano Beach leads in median household income ($61,155 vs $57,791).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+17.0 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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D+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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