Houston, TX vs Monroeville, PA
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
Monroeville
81.1
#49 nationally
Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 21). Monroeville leads in median household income ($80,625 vs $57,791). Monroeville leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Monroeville, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 81.1 (#49) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 27,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $235,247 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $80,625 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.4 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+20.3 |
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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B-
81.1 Score
Monroeville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$235,247
Population
27,974
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Northeast
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