Houston, TX vs Upland, 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
Upland
61.5
#1906 nationally
Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 158). Upland leads in median household income ($93,994 vs $57,791). Houston leads in average commute (28.5 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Upland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 61.5 (#1906) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 78,699 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $823,319 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $93,994 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 48 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 10.1 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+2.1 |
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-
61.5 Score
Upland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$823,319
Population
78,699
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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