Houston, TX vs Maricopa, AZ
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
Maricopa
67.6
#1402 nationally
Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 13). Maricopa leads in median household income ($88,795 vs $57,791). Houston leads in average commute (28.5 min vs 38.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Maricopa, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 67.6 (#1402) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 71,022 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $344,261 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $88,795 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 38.3 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 13 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.2 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+22.1 |
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+
67.6 Score
Maricopa, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$344,261
Population
71,022
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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