Houston, TX vs San Leandro, 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
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 173). San Leandro leads in median household income ($97,141 vs $57,791). San Leandro leads in walk score (65 vs 48).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 65 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 15.0 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+53.6 |
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-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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