Kyle, TX vs La Mirada, 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.
Kyle
72
#936 nationally
La Mirada
64.7
#1679 nationally
La Mirada leads in walk score (47 vs 17). Kyle leads in cost of living index (107 vs 166). La Mirada leads in median household income ($104,130 vs $85,199).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kyle, TX | La Mirada, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#936) | 64.7 (#1679) |
| Population | 62,548 | 45,505 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,223 | $891,525 |
| Median Household Income | $85,199 | $104,130 |
| Average Commute | 37.3 min | 31.5 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+32.9 |
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72 Score
Kyle, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$299,223
Population
62,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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D
64.7 Score
La Mirada, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$891,525
Population
45,505
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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