Little Rock, AR vs Saginaw, TX
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.
Little Rock
75.6
#438 nationally
Saginaw
75.9
#411 nationally
Saginaw leads in median household income ($99,752 vs $54,891). Little Rock leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 27.4 min). Little Rock leads in cost of living index (84 vs 103).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Little Rock, AR | Saginaw, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#438) | 75.9 (#411) |
| Population | 202,591 | 25,139 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $221,019 | $299,959 |
| Median Household Income | $54,891 | $99,752 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.1 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.1 | R+5.1 |
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75.6 Score
Little Rock, AR
Arkansas capital with Southern charm
Median Home
$221,019
Population
202,591
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Southwest
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75.9 Score
Saginaw, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,959
Population
25,139
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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