Huntington Beach, CA vs Leander, TX
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.
Huntington Beach
63.7
#1747 nationally
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 5.7). Huntington Beach leads in walk score (56 vs 28). Leander leads in cost of living index (115 vs 195).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Huntington Beach, CA | Leander, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1747) | 75.8 (#416) |
| Population | 192,129 | 80,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,367,647 | $427,012 |
| Median Household Income | $114,747 | $129,684 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 195 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+39.3 |
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63.7 Score
Huntington Beach, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,367,647
Population
192,129
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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C
75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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