Houston, TX vs Westbrook, ME
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
Westbrook
71
#1039 nationally
Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 31). Westbrook leads in median household income ($81,198 vs $57,791). Westbrook leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Westbrook, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 71 (#1039) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 20,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $464,730 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $81,198 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 31 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.8 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+36.3 |
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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71 Score
Westbrook, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,730
Population
20,564
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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