Richardson, TX vs Texarkana, 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.
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Texarkana
76.7
#327 nationally
Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 10.6). Richardson leads in median household income ($94,362 vs $48,054). Texarkana leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 23.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | Texarkana, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 76.7 (#327) |
| Population | 117,435 | 35,741 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $206,981 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $48,054 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 15.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 10.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+48.7 |
C
73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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C
76.7 Score
Texarkana, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,981
Population
35,741
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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