Baytown, TX vs Murfreesboro, TN
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.
Baytown
73.1
#780 nationally
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Baytown leads in walk score (33 vs 25). Baytown leads in cost of living index (93 vs 109). Murfreesboro leads in median household income ($70,451 vs $61,158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baytown, TX | Murfreesboro, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#780) | 65 (#1659) |
| Population | 84,067 | 165,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $430,142 |
| Median Household Income | $61,158 | $70,451 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 11.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+21.8 |
C
73.1 Score
Baytown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$246,742
Population
84,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
View Baytown, TX →
D
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
View Murfreesboro, TN →
Try a different matchup
Swap Baytown for: