Georgetown, 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.
Georgetown
70.1
#1134 nationally
Ridgecrest
76.1
#381 nationally
Georgetown leads in crime level (5.2 vs 18.5). Ridgecrest leads in average commute (16 min vs 26.9 min). Ridgecrest leads in walk score (37 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Georgetown, TX | Ridgecrest, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1134) | 76.1 (#381) |
| Population | 96,312 | 28,088 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,174 | $269,599 |
| Median Household Income | $87,465 | $85,872 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 16 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 18.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | R+21.1 |
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70.1 Score
Georgetown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,174
Population
96,312
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
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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