Glendale, CA vs Universal City, 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
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 36). Universal City leads in cost of living index (99 vs 193). Glendale leads in median household income ($81,219 vs $71,287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 187,050 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.8 |
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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
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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