Houston, TX vs Pawtucket, RI
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
Pawtucket
71.2
#1011 nationally
Pawtucket leads in walk score (71 vs 48). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 108). Pawtucket leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Pawtucket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 71.2 (#1011) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 75,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $403,719 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $62,799 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 71 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 8.4 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+14.4 |
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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C-
71.2 Score
Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,719
Population
75,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Northeast
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