Oklahoma City, OK 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.
Oklahoma City
76.4
#353 nationally
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Plainview leads in crime level (10.1 vs 18.5). Oklahoma City leads in median household income ($64,251 vs $46,274). Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 22 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oklahoma City, OK | Plainview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#353) | 80.8 (#64) |
| Population | 702,767 | 19,420 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,726 | $120,278 |
| Median Household Income | $64,251 | $46,274 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 18.5 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.9 | R+58.0 |
C
76.4 Score
Oklahoma City, OK
Major Oklahoma city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$207,726
Population
702,767
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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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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