Cedar Park, TX vs San Mateo, 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
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
San Mateo leads in walk score (68 vs 26). Cedar Park leads in crime level (2.6 vs 6.7). Cedar Park leads in cost of living index (121 vs 249).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Park, TX | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#669) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 77,516 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,231 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $118,903 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 249 |
| 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 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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