Portage, IN vs Universal City, 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.
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Portage leads in crime level (6.4 vs 7.1). Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 99). Universal City leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portage, IN | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1027) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 38,513 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,590 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $71,317 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 36 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | D+9.8 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Universal City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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