Syracuse, NY vs Wichita Falls, 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.
Syracuse
74.4
#605 nationally
Wichita Falls
81.9
#34 nationally
Wichita Falls leads in crime level (9.6 vs 21.0). Syracuse leads in walk score (57 vs 29). Wichita Falls leads in median household income ($55,584 vs $43,584).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Syracuse, NY | Wichita Falls, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#605) | 81.9 (#34) |
| Population | 145,560 | 102,691 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $226,448 | $176,679 |
| Median Household Income | $43,584 | $55,584 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 14.4 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 21.0 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.3 | R+44.0 |
C
74.4 Score
Syracuse, NY
Mid-size New York city with community character
Median Home
$226,448
Population
145,560
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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B-
81.9 Score
Wichita Falls, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$176,679
Population
102,691
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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