Terrell, TX vs Worcester, MA
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.
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Terrell leads in median household income ($61,513 vs $52,891). Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 108). Terrell leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Terrell, TX | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1148) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 21,480 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,678 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $61,513 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 62 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.9 | D+10.0 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Worcester has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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