Big Spring, TX vs Lubbock, 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.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Lubbock
77
#290 nationally
Lubbock leads in walk score (39 vs 21). Lubbock leads in average commute (16.1 min vs 19.8 min). Big Spring leads in median household income ($65,418 vs $58,734).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Lubbock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 77 (#290) |
| Population | 22,373 | 266,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $212,191 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $58,734 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 16.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 22.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | R+39.5 |
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+
77 Score
Lubbock, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,191
Population
266,878
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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