Glendale, CA vs San Marcos, TX
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.
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
San Marcos leads in cost of living index (100 vs 193). Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 39). Glendale leads in median household income ($81,219 vs $47,394).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 187,050 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+5.6 |
D-
62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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C-
70.5 Score
San Marcos, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$310,480
Population
71,569
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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