Austin, TX vs Santa Paula, 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 42). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $72,014). Austin leads in cost of living index (129 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 967,862 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 59 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 9.0 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+15.1 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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D
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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