Brenham, TX vs Vallejo, 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.
Brenham
66.6
#1518 nationally
Vallejo
61.3
#1913 nationally
Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 36.7 min). Vallejo leads in median household income ($86,112 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Vallejo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 61.3 (#1913) |
| Population | 19,142 | 122,807 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $524,543 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $86,112 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 36.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 46 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 20.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+23.0 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Vallejo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.6 Score
Brenham, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,916
Population
19,142
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$52,664
Southwest
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D-
61.3 Score
Vallejo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$524,543
Population
122,807
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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