Big Spring, TX vs Grand Forks, ND
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
Grand Forks
75.4
#462 nationally
Grand Forks leads in walk score (47 vs 21). Grand Forks leads in crime level (9.8 vs 20.9). Grand Forks leads in average commute (14.4 min vs 19.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Grand Forks, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 75.4 (#462) |
| Population | 22,373 | 58,921 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $305,484 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $59,079 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 14.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | R+18.2 |
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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75.4 Score
Grand Forks, ND
North Dakota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$305,484
Population
58,921
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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