Euless, TX vs Santa Cruz, 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.
Euless
73.6
#699 nationally
Santa Cruz
60.5
#1932 nationally
Euless leads in crime level (5.1 vs 16.8). Euless leads in cost of living index (104 vs 205). Santa Cruz leads in walk score (63 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Euless, TX | Santa Cruz, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#699) | 60.5 (#1932) |
| Population | 59,686 | 61,501 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $357,356 | $1,360,355 |
| Median Household Income | $77,403 | $105,491 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+54.4 |
C
73.6 Score
Euless, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$357,356
Population
59,686
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Southwest
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D-
60.5 Score
Santa Cruz, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,360,355
Population
61,501
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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