Burleson, TX vs Elk Grove, 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.
Burleson
73.2
#767 nationally
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Burleson leads in cost of living index (104 vs 148). Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $87,312). Elk Grove leads in walk score (32 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burleson, TX | Elk Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#767) | 66.7 (#1508) |
| Population | 55,220 | 178,444 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,014 | $634,683 |
| Median Household Income | $87,312 | $115,864 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 33.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.4 | D+19.7 |
C
73.2 Score
Burleson, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$340,014
Population
55,220
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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D
66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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