Houston, TX vs Westfield, NJ
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
Westfield
68
#1365 nationally
Westfield leads in median household income ($203,235 vs $57,791). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 184). Houston leads in average commute (28.5 min vs 35.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Westfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 68 (#1365) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 30,559 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $1,327,809 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $203,235 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 35.6 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 45 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 0.4 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 184 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+24.2 |
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+
68 Score
Westfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,327,809
Population
30,559
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
45
Northeast
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