Alhambra, CA vs Universal City, 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.
Alhambra
63.8
#1735 nationally
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Alhambra leads in walk score (71 vs 36). Universal City leads in cost of living index (99 vs 169). Alhambra leads in crime level (6.2 vs 7.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1735) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 79,776 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $927,695 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $80,234 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.8 |
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63.8 Score
Alhambra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$927,695
Population
79,776
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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