Stamford, CT vs Sugar Land, 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.
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Sugar Land
75
#525 nationally
Stamford leads in walk score (57 vs 28). Sugar Land leads in median household income ($132,247 vs $99,654). Sugar Land leads in cost of living index (125 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Stamford, CT | Sugar Land, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1350) | 75 (#525) |
| Population | 135,892 | 108,515 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $728,197 | $449,277 |
| Median Household Income | $99,654 | $132,247 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 2.1 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+1.6 |
D+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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C
75 Score
Sugar Land, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$449,277
Population
108,515
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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