Burleson, TX vs Walnut Creek, 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

vs

Walnut Creek

61.4

#1910 nationally

Burleson leads in cost of living index (104 vs 197). Burleson leads in crime level (4.7 vs 7.7). Walnut Creek leads in median household income ($129,971 vs $87,312).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Burleson, TX Walnut Creek, CA
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#767) 61.4 (#1910)
Population 55,220 69,152
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $340,014 $1,032,096
Median Household Income $87,312 $129,971
Average Commute 29.5 min 35.1 min
Walk Score 28 41
Crime Level 4.7 7.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 197
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+51.4 D+38.0