Midland, TX vs Racine, WI
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.
Midland
74.1
#638 nationally
Racine
76.8
#318 nationally
Midland leads in median household income ($90,448 vs $52,766). Racine leads in walk score (56 vs 42). Racine leads in cost of living index (90 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midland, TX | Racine, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#638) | 76.8 (#318) |
| Population | 138,397 | 76,602 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,692 | $220,914 |
| Median Household Income | $90,448 | $52,766 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+60.5 | R+6.2 |
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74.1 Score
Midland, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$332,692
Population
138,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Southwest
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76.8 Score
Racine, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$220,914
Population
76,602
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
56
Midwest
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