Houston, TX vs Lodi, CA
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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Lodi
65.2
#1645 nationally
Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 132). Lodi leads in median household income ($78,468 vs $57,791). Lodi leads in walk score (58 vs 48).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Lodi, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 65.2 (#1645) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 67,679 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $515,002 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $78,468 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 16.7 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+0.9 |
C-
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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D
65.2 Score
Lodi, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$515,002
Population
67,679
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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