Celina, TX vs Dana Point, 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.
Celina
70.7
#1068 nationally
Dana Point
62.9
#1811 nationally
Celina leads in cost of living index (121 vs 207). Celina leads in crime level (3.4 vs 5.1). Celina leads in median household income ($142,643 vs $119,632).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Celina, TX | Dana Point, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1068) | 62.9 (#1811) |
| Population | 43,317 | 32,567 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,657 | $1,754,054 |
| Median Household Income | $142,643 | $119,632 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 53 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Celina is missing data for 1 metric that Dana Point has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.7 Score
Celina, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,657
Population
43,317
Crime
Low
Median Income
$142,643
Southwest
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D-
62.9 Score
Dana Point, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,754,054
Population
32,567
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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