Arnold, MO vs Balch Springs, 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.
Arnold
70.7
#1066 nationally
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
Balch Springs leads in walk score (27 vs 21). Arnold leads in average commute (29 min vs 37.2 min). Arnold leads in median household income ($72,317 vs $58,680).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arnold, MO | Balch Springs, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1066) | 71 (#1030) |
| Population | 21,059 | 26,711 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $277,441 | $224,320 |
| Median Household Income | $72,317 | $58,680 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 37.2 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.7 | D+22.2 |
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70.7 Score
Arnold, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$277,441
Population
21,059
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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71 Score
Balch Springs, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,320
Population
26,711
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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