Celina, TX vs San Jose, 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
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
Celina leads in cost of living index (121 vs 198). San Jose leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 32 min). San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $142,643).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Celina, TX | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1068) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 43,317 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,657 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $142,643 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 51 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+40.0 |
Data coverage note: Celina is missing data for 1 metric that San Jose 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 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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