Haltom City, TX vs Salinas, 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.
Haltom City
75.3
#475 nationally
Salinas
63.5
#1766 nationally
Haltom City leads in crime level (7.5 vs 14.4). Haltom City leads in cost of living index (95 vs 149). Salinas leads in median household income ($84,250 vs $57,649).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Haltom City, TX | Salinas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#475) | 63.5 (#1766) |
| Population | 45,290 | 159,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $244,636 | $753,868 |
| Median Household Income | $57,649 | $84,250 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+29.9 |
C
75.3 Score
Haltom City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$244,636
Population
45,290
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southwest
View Haltom City, TX →
D
63.5 Score
Salinas, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$753,868
Population
159,506
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
View Salinas, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Haltom City for: