Big Spring, TX vs Midland, 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
Midland
74.1
#638 nationally
Midland leads in crime level (10.0 vs 20.9). Midland leads in walk score (42 vs 21). Midland leads in median household income ($90,448 vs $65,418).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Midland, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 74.1 (#638) |
| Population | 22,373 | 138,397 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $332,692 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $90,448 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 19.9 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 10.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | R+60.5 |
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
74.1 Score
Midland, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$332,692
Population
138,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Southwest
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