Beaumont, 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.
Beaumont
75.5
#445 nationally
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Santa Paula leads in crime level (9.0 vs 31.2). Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 31). Beaumont leads in cost of living index (91 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaumont, TX | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#445) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 112,193 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,566 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $53,745 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 31.2 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | D+15.1 |
C
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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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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