Burbank, CA vs Universal City, TX
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.
Burbank
61.8
#1887 nationally
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Burbank leads in walk score (71 vs 36). Universal City leads in cost of living index (99 vs 191). Universal City leads in crime level (7.1 vs 10.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, CA | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1887) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 102,755 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,191,810 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $91,455 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.8 |
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61.8 Score
Burbank, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,191,810
Population
102,755
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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