Surprise, AZ vs Watauga, 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.
Surprise
71
#1038 nationally
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Watauga leads in walk score (40 vs 21). Watauga leads in cost of living index (101 vs 115). Watauga leads in average commute (28.7 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Surprise, AZ | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1038) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 158,285 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $419,342 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $87,756 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+5.1 |
C-
71 Score
Surprise, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$419,342
Population
158,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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