Irving, TX vs Santa Paula, 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
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Irving leads in cost of living index (103 vs 142). Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 45). Irving leads in crime level (7.5 vs 9.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irving, TX | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#789) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 254,373 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,364 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $76,686 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+15.1 |
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
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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