San Marcos, TX vs Superior, WI
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.
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
Superior
78.6
#172 nationally
Superior leads in crime level (6.0 vs 9.8). Superior leads in average commute (15.4 min vs 23.7 min). Superior leads in median household income ($54,935 vs $47,394).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Marcos, TX | Superior, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1100) | 78.6 (#172) |
| Population | 71,569 | 26,423 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,480 | $236,106 |
| Median Household Income | $47,394 | $54,935 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 15.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+5.3 |
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70.5 Score
San Marcos, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$310,480
Population
71,569
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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C+
78.6 Score
Superior, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$236,106
Population
26,423
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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