Celina, 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.
Celina
70.7
#1068 nationally
Foster City
63.9
#1730 nationally
Celina leads in cost of living index (121 vs 276). Foster City leads in crime level (1.9 vs 3.4). Foster City leads in median household income ($191,267 vs $142,643).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Celina, TX | Foster City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1068) | 63.9 (#1730) |
| Population | 43,317 | 32,180 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,657 | $1,863,228 |
| Median Household Income | $142,643 | $191,267 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 50 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 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+11.2 | D+50.3 |
Data coverage note: Celina is missing data for 1 metric that Foster City 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
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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