Houston, TX vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 28.5 min). Williston leads in median household income ($80,352 vs $57,791). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.0 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Houston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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