Houston, TX vs Winchester, VA
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
Winchester
70.7
#1080 nationally
Winchester leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 28.5 min). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 111). Winchester leads in median household income ($62,495 vs $57,791).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Winchester, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 70.7 (#1080) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 27,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $403,554 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $62,495 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+28.4 |
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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70.7 Score
Winchester, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$403,554
Population
27,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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