Celina, 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.
Celina
70.7
#1068 nationally
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
Celina leads in cost of living index (121 vs 249). Celina leads in crime level (3.4 vs 6.7). San Mateo leads in average commute (28.5 min vs 32 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Celina, TX | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1068) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 43,317 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,657 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $142,643 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 68 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 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+11.2 | D+50.3 |
Data coverage note: Celina is missing data for 1 metric that San Mateo 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 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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