Grand Prairie, TX vs Vallejo, 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.
Grand Prairie
72
#934 nationally
Vallejo
61.3
#1913 nationally
Grand Prairie leads in crime level (6.1 vs 20.3). Grand Prairie leads in cost of living index (100 vs 144). Vallejo leads in walk score (46 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grand Prairie, TX | Vallejo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#934) | 61.3 (#1913) |
| Population | 202,134 | 122,807 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $317,295 | $524,543 |
| Median Household Income | $76,626 | $86,112 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 36.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 20.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+23.0 |
C-
72 Score
Grand Prairie, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$317,295
Population
202,134
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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D-
61.3 Score
Vallejo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$524,543
Population
122,807
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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