Hurst, TX vs Santa Cruz, 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.
Hurst
72.7
#844 nationally
Santa Cruz
60.5
#1932 nationally
Hurst leads in cost of living index (105 vs 205). Hurst leads in crime level (9.7 vs 16.8). Santa Cruz leads in median household income ($105,491 vs $71,275).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hurst, TX | Santa Cruz, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#844) | 60.5 (#1932) |
| Population | 39,304 | 61,501 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $339,279 | $1,360,355 |
| Median Household Income | $71,275 | $105,491 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 9.7 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+54.4 |
C-
72.7 Score
Hurst, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$339,279
Population
39,304
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
Southwest
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D-
60.5 Score
Santa Cruz, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,360,355
Population
61,501
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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