Alvin, TX vs Cerritos, 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
Cerritos
62.5
#1846 nationally
Alvin leads in cost of living index (97 vs 186). Cerritos leads in median household income ($124,460 vs $68,266). Cerritos leads in walk score (54 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alvin, TX | Cerritos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#971) | 62.5 (#1846) |
| Population | 28,633 | 46,797 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,684 | $1,095,591 |
| Median Household Income | $68,266 | $124,460 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 186 |
| 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-
62.5 Score
Cerritos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,095,591
Population
46,797
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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