Beaumont, TX vs Lincoln, 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.
Beaumont
75.5
#445 nationally
Lincoln
72.8
#830 nationally
Lincoln leads in crime level (2.6 vs 31.2). Lincoln leads in walk score (84 vs 31). Lincoln leads in median household income ($99,434 vs $53,745).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaumont, TX | Lincoln, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#445) | 72.8 (#830) |
| Population | 112,193 | 54,538 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,566 | $645,264 |
| Median Household Income | $53,745 | $99,434 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 84 |
| Crime Level | 31.2 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | R+8.5 |
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75.5 Score
Beaumont, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$174,566
Population
112,193
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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72.8 Score
Lincoln, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,264
Population
54,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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