Tampa, FL vs Terrell, 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.
Tampa
69.8
#1172 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 103). Terrell leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 26.4 min). Tampa leads in median household income ($62,537 vs $61,513).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Tampa, FL | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1172) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 403,364 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $380,300 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $62,537 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.4 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Tampa has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.8 Score
Tampa, FL
Gulf Coast metropolis on the rise
Median Home
$380,300
Population
403,364
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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C-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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