Seattle, WA vs Texarkana, 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.
Seattle
66.9
#1491 nationally
Texarkana
76.7
#327 nationally
Seattle leads in walk score (74 vs 29). Seattle leads in median household income ($110,781 vs $48,054). Texarkana leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seattle, WA | Texarkana, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1491) | 76.7 (#327) |
| Population | 755,078 | 35,741 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $851,471 | $206,981 |
| Median Household Income | $110,781 | $48,054 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 15.6 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | 29 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 10.6 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 158 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+48.7 |
D
66.9 Score
Seattle, WA
Emerald City tech powerhouse
Median Home
$851,471
Population
755,078
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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C
76.7 Score
Texarkana, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,981
Population
35,741
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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