Deer Park, TX vs Simi Valley, 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
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Deer Park leads in cost of living index (102 vs 176). Simi Valley leads in median household income ($112,144 vs $89,219). Simi Valley leads in walk score (39 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deer Park, TX | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#82) | 67.3 (#1445) |
| Population | 33,176 | 125,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,493 | $841,774 |
| Median Household Income | $89,219 | $112,144 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+15.1 |
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+
67.3 Score
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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