Midland TX vs Washington DC — Cost of Living, Crime & Income Comparison 2026

Updated May 2026 · Source: US Census ACS 5-Year (2023), FBI CDE (2023), BLS OEWS (2024)

Midland, TX

Texas · Population: N/A

Median HH IncomeN/A
Median Home Price$330,788
UnemploymentN/A
Bachelor's+N/A

Washington, DC

District of Columbia · Population: 672,079

Median HH Income$106,287
Median Home Price$580,173
Unemployment6.5%
Bachelor's+63.6%

Detailed Comparison

Demographics

Population

Midland

N/A

Washington

672,079

Pop. Density / sq mi

Lower = more space

Midland

N/A

Washington

N/A

Median Age

Midland

N/A

Washington

34.9

Foreign Born

Midland

N/A

Washington

13.3%

White

Midland

N/A

Washington

39.1%

Black

Midland

N/A

Washington

43.3%

Asian

Midland

N/A

Washington

4.1%

Hispanic

Midland

N/A

Washington

11.6%

Spanish at Home

Midland

N/A

Washington

N/A

Metric	Midland, TX	Washington, DC	Better
Population	N/A	672,079	-
Pop. Density / sq miLower = more space	N/A	N/A	-
Median Age	N/A	34.9	-
Foreign Born	N/A	13.3%	-
White	N/A	39.1%	-
Black	N/A	43.3%	-
Asian	N/A	4.1%	-
Hispanic	N/A	11.6%	-
Spanish at Home	N/A	N/A	-

Economy

Median HH Income

Midland

N/A

Washington

$106,287

Per Capita Income

Midland

N/A

Washington

$75,253

Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)

BEA MSA-level

Midland

$63,758

Washington

$101,182

Washington +

Unemployment Rate

Midland

N/A

Washington

6.5%

Poverty Rate

Midland

N/A

Washington

14.5%

Bachelor's Degree+

Midland

N/A

Washington

63.6%

Metric	Midland, TX	Washington, DC	Better
Median HH Income	N/A	$106,287	-
Per Capita Income	N/A	$75,253	-
Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level	$63,758	$101,182	Washington +
Unemployment Rate	N/A	6.5%	-
Poverty Rate	N/A	14.5%	-
Bachelor's Degree+	N/A	63.6%	-

Housing

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI / Census ACS

Midland

$330,788

Midland +

Washington

$580,173

Homeownership Rate

Midland

N/A

Washington

41.1%

Metric	Midland, TX	Washington, DC	Better
Median Home ValueZillow ZHVI / Census ACS	$330,788	$580,173	Midland +
Homeownership Rate	N/A	41.1%	-

Safety

Violent Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Midland

442

Washington

398

Washington +

Property Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Midland

2339

Washington

1999

Washington +

Metric	Midland, TX	Washington, DC	Better
Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	442	398	Washington +
Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	2339	1999	Washington +

Health

Obesity Rate

CDC PLACES

Midland

36.0%

Washington

24.6%

Washington +

Diabetes Rate

CDC PLACES

Midland

11.3%

Washington

7.8%

Washington +

Poor Mental Health

CDC PLACES — 14+ days/month

Midland

17.6%

Washington

14.6%

Washington +

No Health Insurance

CDC PLACES

Midland

19.6%

Washington

6.7%

Washington +

Binge Drinking

CDC PLACES

Midland

18.8%

Midland +

Washington

24.0%

Current Smokers

CDC PLACES

Midland

12.5%

Washington

9.7%

Washington +

Metric	Midland, TX	Washington, DC	Better
Obesity RateCDC PLACES	36.0%	24.6%	Washington +
Diabetes RateCDC PLACES	11.3%	7.8%	Washington +
Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month	17.6%	14.6%	Washington +
No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES	19.6%	6.7%	Washington +
Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES	18.8%	24.0%	Midland +
Current SmokersCDC PLACES	12.5%	9.7%	Washington +

Climate

Avg Annual Temp

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Midland

65.6°F

Washington

N/A

Annual Precipitation

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Midland

14.8 in

Washington

N/A

Metric	Midland, TX	Washington, DC	Better
Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal	65.6°F	N/A	-
Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal	14.8 in	N/A	-

Air Quality

PM2.5 Annual Avg

EPA AQS (state-level est.)

Midland

9.2 µg/m³

Washington

8.8 µg/m³

Washington +

Good Air Days

AQI ≤ 50

Midland

55.0%

Washington

75.0%

Washington +

Metric	Midland, TX	Washington, DC	Better
PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.)	9.2 µg/m³	8.8 µg/m³	Washington +
Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50	55.0%	75.0%	Washington +

Commute

Mean Commute Time

Census ACS

Midland

N/A

Washington

32.8 min

Metric	Midland, TX	Washington, DC	Better
Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS	N/A	32.8 min	-

Which City is Right for You?

Midland offers more affordable housing with a median home price of $330,788. On public safety, Washington is safer with a violent crime rate of 398 per 100,000 residents, compared to 442 in Midland. Washington has cleaner air (PM2.5 avg 8.8 µg/m³). For overall health outcomes, Washington scores better with a lower obesity rate of 24.6%.

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