Princeton, TX vs Spokane, WA
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.
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Spokane
68.2
#1341 nationally
Princeton leads in median household income ($93,586 vs $56,891). Spokane leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 34.1 min). Spokane leads in cost of living index (98 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Princeton, TX | Spokane, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#1000) | 68.2 (#1341) |
| Population | 28,027 | 230,160 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $288,891 | $401,824 |
| Median Household Income | $93,586 | $56,891 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 48 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+5.0 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Spokane has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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D+
68.2 Score
Spokane, WA
Lilac City with four seasons
Median Home
$401,824
Population
230,160
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
B-
West
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