Troy, MI 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.
Troy
74.4
#606 nationally
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Watauga leads in walk score (40 vs 29). Troy leads in median household income ($115,639 vs $88,775). Watauga leads in cost of living index (101 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Troy, MI | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#606) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 87,339 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $466,018 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $115,639 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+5.1 |
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74.4 Score
Troy, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$466,018
Population
87,339
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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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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