Marshall, TX vs Porterville, CA
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.
Marshall
80
#97 nationally
Porterville
68.7
#1299 nationally
Porterville leads in walk score (40 vs 23). Marshall leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 24 min). Marshall leads in cost of living index (89 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marshall, TX | Porterville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#97) | 68.7 (#1299) |
| Population | 24,118 | 62,876 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $166,238 | $332,442 |
| Median Household Income | $49,162 | $55,785 |
| Average Commute | 16.6 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+50.6 | R+20.7 |
B-
80 Score
Marshall, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$166,238
Population
24,118
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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D+
68.7 Score
Porterville, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$332,442
Population
62,876
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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