Leander, TX vs Yorba Linda, 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.
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Yorba Linda
63.6
#1762 nationally
Leander leads in cost of living index (115 vs 204). Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 2.6). Yorba Linda leads in median household income ($148,325 vs $129,684).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | Yorba Linda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 63.6 (#1762) |
| Population | 80,067 | 66,147 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $1,407,941 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $148,325 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+2.6 |
C
75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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D
63.6 Score
Yorba Linda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,407,941
Population
66,147
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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