Cedar Park, TX vs Foster City, 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.
Cedar Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Foster City
63.9
#1730 nationally
Cedar Park leads in cost of living index (121 vs 276). Foster City leads in walk score (50 vs 26). Foster City leads in median household income ($191,267 vs $118,903).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Park, TX | Foster City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#669) | 63.9 (#1730) |
| Population | 77,516 | 32,180 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,231 | $1,863,228 |
| Median Household Income | $118,903 | $191,267 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 276 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+50.3 |
C
73.8 Score
Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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D
63.9 Score
Foster City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,863,228
Population
32,180
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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