Garland, TX vs San Leandro, 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
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
Garland leads in crime level (6.4 vs 15.0). Garland leads in cost of living index (102 vs 173). San Leandro leads in walk score (65 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garland, TX | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#772) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 243,470 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $287,246 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $71,044 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+53.6 |
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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D-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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