Katy, TX vs Los Banos, 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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Los Banos
64.1
#1717 nationally
Katy leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 50.4 min). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $76,164). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Los Banos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 64.1 (#1717) |
| Population | 26,360 | 48,553 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $463,701 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $76,164 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 50.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 33 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+4.4 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Los Banos has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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D
64.1 Score
Los Banos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,701
Population
48,553
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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