Modesto, CA vs Port Arthur, 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.

Modesto

64.2

#1712 nationally

Port Arthur

77.7

#224 nationally

Modesto leads in median household income ($73,375 vs $45,357). Port Arthur leads in cost of living index (85 vs 130). Modesto leads in walk score (48 vs 33).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric	Modesto, CA	Port Arthur, TX
WhereAtHome Score	64.2 (#1712)	77.7 (#224)
Population	218,915	55,547
Typical Home Value (ZHVI)	$447,153	$125,021
Median Household Income	$73,375	$45,357
Average Commute	29.4 min	23 min
Walk Score	48	33
Crime Level	18.0	19.7
School Rating	N/A	N/A
Cost of Living Index	130	85
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored	R+11.0	R+8.9