Alvin, TX vs Benicia, 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
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
Benicia leads in median household income ($124,375 vs $68,266). Alvin leads in cost of living index (97 vs 168). Benicia leads in crime level (3.7 vs 6.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Benicia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 66.9 (#1481) |
| Population | 28,633 | 26,429 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $784,805 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $124,375 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 168 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | D+23.0 |
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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
66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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