Katy, TX vs West Springfield Town, 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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 11.4). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $67,297). West Springfield Town leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | West Springfield Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,360 | 28,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $67,297 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+8.9 |
C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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Score
West Springfield Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
28,424
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Median Income
$67,297
Northeast
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