Carrollton, TX vs Folsom, 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.

Carrollton

75.3

#472 nationally

vs

Folsom

67.8

#1378 nationally

Carrollton leads in cost of living index (111 vs 165). Folsom leads in median household income ($134,935 vs $95,380). Carrollton leads in crime level (3.8 vs 5.0).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carrollton, TX Folsom, CA
WhereAtHome Score 75.3 (#472) 67.8 (#1378)
Population 132,918 84,782
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $405,531 $763,818
Median Household Income $95,380 $134,935
Average Commute 24.4 min 26.1 min
Walk Score 36 31
Crime Level 3.8 5.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 111 165
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+22.2 D+19.7