Brenham, TX vs Sulphur, LA
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.
Brenham
66.6
#1518 nationally
Sulphur
77.6
#235 nationally
Sulphur leads in crime level (10.3 vs 14.5). Sulphur leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 18.3 min). Sulphur leads in cost of living index (93 vs 98).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Sulphur, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 77.6 (#235) |
| Population | 19,142 | 20,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $203,049 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $53,606 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 30 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | R+39.6 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Sulphur has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.6 Score
Brenham, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,916
Population
19,142
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$52,664
Southwest
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C+
77.6 Score
Sulphur, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,049
Population
20,400
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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