Little Elm, TX vs Santa Clara, 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.
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
Santa Clara
65.7
#1617 nationally
Santa Clara leads in walk score (58 vs 24). Little Elm leads in cost of living index (116 vs 241). Santa Clara leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 37.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Little Elm, TX | Santa Clara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#919) | 65.7 (#1617) |
| Population | 58,496 | 131,062 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $400,423 | $1,680,833 |
| Median Household Income | $110,218 | $165,352 |
| Average Commute | 37.9 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 241 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+40.0 |
C-
72.2 Score
Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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D
65.7 Score
Santa Clara, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,680,833
Population
131,062
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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