Everett, MA vs Houston, 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.
Everett
65.8
#1607 nationally
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Everett leads in walk score (83 vs 48). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 145). Everett leads in median household income ($77,796 vs $57,791).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Everett, MA | Houston, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.8 (#1607) | 72.1 (#926) |
| Population | 50,318 | 2,314,157 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,422 | $263,563 |
| Median Household Income | $77,796 | $57,791 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+5.5 |
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65.8 Score
Everett, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$640,422
Population
50,318
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
83
Northeast
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72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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