Lawrence, MA vs San Antonio, TX
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.
Lawrence
66.9
#1488 nationally
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Lawrence leads in walk score (72 vs 37). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 125). Lawrence leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 25.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lawrence, MA | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1488) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 88,172 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $519,043 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $53,977 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+9.8 |
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66.9 Score
Lawrence, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$519,043
Population
88,172
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
72
Northeast
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74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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