Big Spring, TX vs Fort Lee, NJ
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.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Fort Lee
71.1
#1021 nationally
Fort Lee leads in crime level (3.6 vs 20.9). Fort Lee leads in walk score (77 vs 21). Big Spring leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Fort Lee, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 71.1 (#1021) |
| Population | 22,373 | 39,700 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $604,159 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $101,573 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 77 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | D+3.4 |
C+
77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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C-
71.1 Score
Fort Lee, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$604,159
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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