Dickinson, TX vs Walnut Creek, 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.
Dickinson
77
#284 nationally
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Dickinson leads in cost of living index (99 vs 197). Walnut Creek leads in median household income ($129,971 vs $81,739). Walnut Creek leads in walk score (41 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dickinson, TX | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#284) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 21,834 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,294 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $81,739 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+38.0 |
C+
77 Score
Dickinson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,294
Population
21,834
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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D-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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