Los Altos, CA vs Royse City, TX
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.
Los Altos
67.9
#1370 nationally
Royse City
76.1
#383 nationally
Los Altos leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $114,917). Los Altos leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 33.6 min). Los Altos leads in crime level (2.1 vs 2.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Altos, CA | Royse City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1370) | 76.1 (#383) |
| Population | 29,990 | 24,138 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $4,601,729 | $312,413 |
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Royse City is missing data for 1 metric that Los Altos has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.9 Score
Los Altos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$4,601,729
Population
29,990
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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C
76.1 Score
Royse City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,413
Population
24,138
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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