Irving, TX vs San Ramon, 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.
Irving
73.1
#789 nationally
San Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
San Ramon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 7.5). San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $76,686). Irving leads in cost of living index (103 vs 220).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irving, TX | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#789) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 254,373 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,364 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $76,686 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+38.0 |
C
73.1 Score
Irving, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$343,364
Population
254,373
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Southwest
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D-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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