Carlsbad, NM vs Rosenberg, 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.
Carlsbad
76.4
#345 nationally
Rosenberg
70.9
#1048 nationally
Rosenberg leads in crime level (6.5 vs 14.4). Carlsbad leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 28.5 min). Carlsbad leads in median household income ($77,209 vs $66,046).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carlsbad, NM | Rosenberg, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#345) | 70.9 (#1048) |
| Population | 31,499 | 41,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $254,019 | $316,001 |
| Median Household Income | $77,209 | $66,046 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 14.4 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.9 | D+1.6 |
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76.4 Score
Carlsbad, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$254,019
Population
31,499
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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70.9 Score
Rosenberg, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,001
Population
41,104
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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