Bismarck, ND vs La Marque, 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.
Bismarck
72.8
#819 nationally
La Marque
75.1
#502 nationally
Bismarck leads in crime level (7.6 vs 14.8). Bismarck leads in average commute (15.7 min vs 28.4 min). La Marque leads in walk score (50 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bismarck, ND | La Marque, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#819) | 75.1 (#502) |
| Population | 75,092 | 19,605 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,424 | $233,688 |
| Median Household Income | $76,014 | $61,403 |
| Average Commute | 15.7 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.2 | R+27.4 |
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72.8 Score
Bismarck, ND
North Dakota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$383,424
Population
75,092
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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C
75.1 Score
La Marque, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$233,688
Population
19,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
50
Southwest
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