Arcadia, CA vs Balch Springs, 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.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
Balch Springs leads in cost of living index (92 vs 225). Arcadia leads in walk score (54 vs 27). Arcadia leads in median household income ($108,214 vs $58,680).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Balch Springs, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 71 (#1030) |
| Population | 54,157 | 26,711 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $224,320 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $58,680 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 37.2 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+22.2 |
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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C-
71 Score
Balch Springs, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,320
Population
26,711
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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