Longview, TX vs Santa Cruz, 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.
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Santa Cruz
60.5
#1932 nationally
Santa Cruz leads in walk score (63 vs 28). Longview leads in cost of living index (94 vs 205). Longview leads in crime level (9.3 vs 16.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longview, TX | Santa Cruz, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#298) | 60.5 (#1932) |
| Population | 83,236 | 61,501 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,128 | $1,360,355 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $105,491 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.3 | D+54.4 |
C
76.9 Score
Longview, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$234,128
Population
83,236
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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D-
60.5 Score
Santa Cruz, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,360,355
Population
61,501
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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