Arcadia, CA vs College Station, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
College Station
72.7
#841 nationally
Arcadia leads in median household income ($108,214 vs $52,397). College Station leads in cost of living index (110 vs 225). College Station leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | College Station, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 72.7 (#841) |
| Population | 54,157 | 125,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $349,346 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $52,397 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+24.9 |
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-
72.7 Score
College Station, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$349,346
Population
125,192
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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