Houston, TX vs Springfield, MA
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
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 28.5 min). Houston leads in median household income ($57,791 vs $47,677). Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 48).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 24.4 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+8.9 |
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+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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