Sugar Land, TX vs Worcester, MA
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.
Sugar Land
75
#525 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Sugar Land leads in median household income ($132,247 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 28). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sugar Land, TX | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#525) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 108,515 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $449,277 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $132,247 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+10.0 |
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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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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