Killeen, TX vs Pontiac, MI
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.
Killeen
74.9
#531 nationally
Pontiac
75
#522 nationally
Killeen leads in crime level (14.5 vs 27.0). Killeen leads in median household income ($57,086 vs $40,307). Pontiac leads in walk score (41 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Killeen, TX | Pontiac, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#531) | 75 (#522) |
| Population | 159,643 | 61,689 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $220,448 | $140,484 |
| Median Household Income | $57,086 | $40,307 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 27.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | D+10.6 |
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74.9 Score
Killeen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$220,448
Population
159,643
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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75 Score
Pontiac, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$140,484
Population
61,689
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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