Golden, CO vs Pflugerville, 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.
Golden
67.8
#1379 nationally
Pflugerville
74.4
#600 nationally
Golden leads in walk score (42 vs 23). Golden leads in crime level (3.4 vs 5.3). Pflugerville leads in cost of living index (111 vs 152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Golden, CO | Pflugerville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1379) | 74.4 (#600) |
| Population | 20,242 | 65,301 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $865,982 | $373,188 |
| Median Household Income | $90,990 | $111,151 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+39.3 |
D+
67.8 Score
Golden, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$865,982
Population
20,242
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
West
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C
74.4 Score
Pflugerville, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$373,188
Population
65,301
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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