Elk Grove, CA vs The Colony, 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.
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
The Colony leads in cost of living index (112 vs 148). The Colony leads in average commute (27.7 min vs 33.1 min). Elk Grove leads in walk score (32 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1508) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 178,444 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,683 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $115,864 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 33.1 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | R+13.2 |
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66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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C
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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