Houston, TX vs West Chester, PA
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
West Chester
70.2
#1128 nationally
West Chester leads in walk score (74 vs 48). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 128). West Chester leads in average commute (22.1 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | West Chester, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 70.2 (#1128) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 19,658 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $669,054 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $71,875 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 74 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.9 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+14.5 |
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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70.2 Score
West Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$669,054
Population
19,658
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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