Baytown, TX vs Sulphur, LA
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
Sulphur
77.6
#235 nationally
Sulphur leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 25.9 min). Sulphur leads in crime level (10.3 vs 12.1). Baytown leads in median household income ($61,158 vs $53,606).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baytown, TX | Sulphur, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#780) | 77.6 (#235) |
| Population | 84,067 | 20,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $203,049 |
| Median Household Income | $61,158 | $53,606 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+39.6 |
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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
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77.6 Score
Sulphur, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,049
Population
20,400
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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