Portsmouth, VA vs Sapulpa, OK
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.
Portsmouth
70
#1147 nationally
Sapulpa
79.1
#142 nationally
Sapulpa leads in crime level (5.1 vs 20.6). Portsmouth leads in walk score (35 vs 24). Sapulpa leads in cost of living index (90 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portsmouth, VA | Sapulpa, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1147) | 79.1 (#142) |
| Population | 96,793 | 22,981 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,555 | $218,971 |
| Median Household Income | $57,154 | $62,168 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 20.6 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.6 | R+55.8 |
C-
70 Score
Portsmouth, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$269,555
Population
96,793
Crime
High
Walk Score
35
Northeast
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C+
79.1 Score
Sapulpa, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$218,971
Population
22,981
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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