Aberdeen, SD vs Murphy, 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.

Aberdeen

79.6

#113 nationally

vs

Murphy

72.9

#811 nationally

Murphy leads in crime level (1.2 vs 7.3). Aberdeen leads in walk score (39 vs 13). Aberdeen leads in average commute (11.6 min vs 32.4 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Aberdeen, SD Murphy, TX
WhereAtHome Score 79.6 (#113) 72.9 (#811)
Population 28,110 20,920
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $245,872 $573,140
Median Household Income $62,684 $152,847
Average Commute 11.6 min 32.4 min
Walk Score 39 13
Crime Level 7.3 1.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 133
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+26.8 R+11.2