Killeen, TX vs Lomita, 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.
Killeen
74.9
#531 nationally
Lomita
65.1
#1650 nationally
Lomita leads in walk score (74 vs 30). Killeen leads in cost of living index (94 vs 171). Lomita leads in median household income ($87,717 vs $57,086).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Killeen, TX | Lomita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#531) | 65.1 (#1650) |
| Population | 159,643 | 19,782 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $220,448 | $913,537 |
| Median Household Income | $57,086 | $87,717 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | D+32.9 |
C
74.9 Score
Killeen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$220,448
Population
159,643
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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D
65.1 Score
Lomita, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$913,537
Population
19,782
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
74
Pacific
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