Frisco, 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.
Frisco
72.4
#895 nationally
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Frisco leads in cost of living index (118 vs 197). Walnut Creek leads in walk score (41 vs 26). Frisco leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frisco, TX | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#895) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 219,587 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $649,173 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $134,891 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 7.7 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+38.0 |
C-
72.4 Score
Frisco, TX
Sports City USA
Median Home
$649,173
Population
219,587
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
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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