Balch Springs, TX vs La Quinta, 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.
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
La Quinta
64.8
#1673 nationally
La Quinta leads in crime level (4.9 vs 11.4). La Quinta leads in median household income ($92,776 vs $58,680). Balch Springs leads in cost of living index (92 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Balch Springs, TX | La Quinta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1030) | 64.8 (#1673) |
| Population | 26,711 | 39,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,320 | $741,874 |
| Median Household Income | $58,680 | $92,776 |
| Average Commute | 37.2 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
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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D
64.8 Score
La Quinta, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$741,874
Population
39,081
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Pacific
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