Grand Rapids, MI vs Katy, 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.
Grand Rapids
73.4
#738 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $54,789). Grand Rapids leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 29.4 min). Grand Rapids leads in cost of living index (91 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grand Rapids, MI | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#738) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 201,013 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,699 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $54,789 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.2 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.4 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Grand Rapids has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.4 Score
Grand Rapids, MI
Beer City USA with West Michigan charm
Median Home
$311,699
Population
201,013
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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