Garland, TX vs Ridgecrest, 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.
Garland
73.2
#772 nationally
Ridgecrest
76.1
#381 nationally
Garland leads in crime level (6.4 vs 18.5). Ridgecrest leads in average commute (16 min vs 29.7 min). Ridgecrest leads in median household income ($85,872 vs $71,044).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garland, TX | Ridgecrest, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#772) | 76.1 (#381) |
| Population | 243,470 | 28,088 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $287,246 | $269,599 |
| Median Household Income | $71,044 | $85,872 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 16 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 18.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+21.1 |
C
73.2 Score
Garland, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$287,246
Population
243,470
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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C
76.1 Score
Ridgecrest, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,599
Population
28,088
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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