Somerville, MA vs Terrell, 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.
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 185). Somerville leads in median household income ($120,778 vs $61,513). Somerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Somerville, MA | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1480) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 80,407 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $940,436 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $120,778 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 89 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Somerville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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C-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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