Cupertino, CA vs Sugar Land, TX
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.
Cupertino
68.2
#1330 nationally
Sugar Land
75
#525 nationally
Cupertino leads in walk score (48 vs 28). Cupertino leads in median household income ($223,667 vs $132,247). Sugar Land leads in crime level (2.1 vs 3.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cupertino, CA | Sugar Land, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1330) | 75 (#525) |
| Population | 57,285 | 108,515 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,008,438 | $449,277 |
| Median Household Income | $223,667 | $132,247 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+1.6 |
D+
68.2 Score
Cupertino, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$3,008,438
Population
57,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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C
75 Score
Sugar Land, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$449,277
Population
108,515
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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