Moorhead, MN vs Plainview, 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.
Moorhead
73.5
#728 nationally
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Moorhead leads in median household income ($68,680 vs $46,274). Plainview leads in cost of living index (85 vs 101). Moorhead leads in walk score (34 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Moorhead, MN | Plainview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#728) | 80.8 (#64) |
| Population | 45,202 | 19,420 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,592 | $120,278 |
| Median Household Income | $68,680 | $46,274 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | Even | R+58.0 |
C
73.5 Score
Moorhead, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,592
Population
45,202
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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