Montgomery, AL vs Saginaw, 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.
Montgomery
77.8
#216 nationally
Saginaw
75.9
#411 nationally
Saginaw leads in crime level (7.1 vs 16.3). Saginaw leads in median household income ($99,752 vs $54,166). Montgomery leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 27.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montgomery, AL | Saginaw, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#216) | 75.9 (#411) |
| Population | 195,287 | 25,139 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $152,082 | $299,959 |
| Median Household Income | $54,166 | $99,752 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 16.3 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+30.7 | R+5.1 |
C+
77.8 Score
Montgomery, AL
Mid-size Alabama city with community character
Median Home
$152,082
Population
195,287
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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C
75.9 Score
Saginaw, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,959
Population
25,139
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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