Belton, TX vs Brea, 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.

Belton

75.4

#456 nationally

vs

Brea

64.3

#1700 nationally

Belton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 5.8). Brea leads in median household income ($120,226 vs $57,025). Belton leads in cost of living index (96 vs 178).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Belton, TX Brea, CA
WhereAtHome Score 75.4 (#456) 64.3 (#1700)
Population 25,171 48,479
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $315,954 $1,134,146
Median Household Income $57,025 $120,226
Average Commute 19.8 min 31.1 min
Walk Score 30 50
Crime Level 2.5 5.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 178
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+16.2 D+2.6