Houston, TX vs Pico Rivera, 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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 148). Pico Rivera leads in median household income ($82,539 vs $57,791). Pico Rivera leads in walk score (59 vs 48).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 59 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.8 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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