Houston, TX vs Westminster, CO
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
Westminster
67.3
#1447 nationally
Westminster leads in median household income ($90,651 vs $57,791). Houston leads in walk score (48 vs 35). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Westminster, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 67.3 (#1447) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 114,875 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $521,100 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $90,651 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 8.3 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+9.0 |
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+
67.3 Score
Westminster, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$521,100
Population
114,875
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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