Spokane, WA 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.
Spokane
68.2
#1341 nationally
Texarkana
76.7
#327 nationally
Spokane leads in walk score (48 vs 29). Texarkana leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 21.4 min). Spokane leads in median household income ($56,891 vs $48,054).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Spokane, WA | Texarkana, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1341) | 76.7 (#327) |
| Population | 230,160 | 35,741 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $401,824 | $206,981 |
| Median Household Income | $56,891 | $48,054 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 15.6 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 29 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 10.6 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.0 | R+48.7 |
D+
68.2 Score
Spokane, WA
Lilac City with four seasons
Median Home
$401,824
Population
230,160
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
B-
West
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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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