Houston, TX vs Rosemead, 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
Rosemead
63.2
#1793 nationally
Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 163). Rosemead leads in walk score (65 vs 48). Rosemead leads in median household income ($70,073 vs $57,791).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Rosemead, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 63.2 (#1793) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 49,305 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $909,395 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $70,073 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 65 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 9.7 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 163 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+32.9 |
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
63.2 Score
Rosemead, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$909,395
Population
49,305
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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