Midwest City, OK vs Roswell, NM
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.
Midwest City
80.3
#84 nationally
Roswell
76.1
#382 nationally
Midwest City leads in crime level (9.5 vs 23.2). Roswell leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 22.6 min). Midwest City leads in median household income ($56,811 vs $48,298).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midwest City, OK | Roswell, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#84) | 76.1 (#382) |
| Population | 58,086 | 47,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $170,509 | $177,920 |
| Median Household Income | $56,811 | $48,298 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 23.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.7 | R+44.8 |
B-
80.3 Score
Midwest City, OK
Oklahoma community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$170,509
Population
58,086
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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C
76.1 Score
Roswell, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$177,920
Population
47,109
Crime
High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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