Deer Park, TX vs Salinas, 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.
Deer Park
80.3
#82 nationally
Salinas
63.5
#1766 nationally
Deer Park leads in crime level (3.7 vs 14.4). Salinas leads in walk score (55 vs 33). Deer Park leads in cost of living index (102 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deer Park, TX | Salinas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#82) | 63.5 (#1766) |
| Population | 33,176 | 159,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,493 | $753,868 |
| Median Household Income | $89,219 | $84,250 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+29.9 |
B-
80.3 Score
Deer Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,493
Population
33,176
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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D
63.5 Score
Salinas, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$753,868
Population
159,506
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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