Houston, TX vs Placentia, 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
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Placentia leads in median household income ($106,155 vs $57,791). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 174). Houston leads in average commute (28.5 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 50 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 9.8 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+2.6 |
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-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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