Katy, 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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
San Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
San Ramon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 6.2). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 220). San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $114,917).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 26,360 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that San Ramon 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-
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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