Houston, TX vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 48). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 108). Houston leads in median household income ($57,791 vs $52,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 62 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+10.0 |
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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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