Houston, TX vs Sand Springs, OK
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
Sand Springs
77.2
#271 nationally
Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 19). Sand Springs leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 28.5 min). Sand Springs leads in median household income ($70,431 vs $57,791).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Sand Springs, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 77.2 (#271) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 20,075 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $241,148 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $70,431 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 19.8 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 19 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.7 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+15.2 |
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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C+
77.2 Score
Sand Springs, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$241,148
Population
20,075
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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