Alvin, TX vs Arcadia, CA
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.
Alvin
71.5
#971 nationally
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Alvin leads in cost of living index (97 vs 225). Arcadia leads in walk score (54 vs 30). Arcadia leads in median household income ($108,214 vs $68,266).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Arcadia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 60.7 (#1926) |
| Population | 28,633 | 54,157 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $1,395,544 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $108,214 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 225 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.5 Score
Alvin, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$293,684
Population
28,633
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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