Longview, TX vs Walnut Creek, 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
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Walnut Creek leads in median household income ($129,971 vs $61,003). Longview leads in cost of living index (94 vs 197). Longview leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longview, TX | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#298) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 83,236 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,128 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.3 | D+38.0 |
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-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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