Midlothian, TX vs Santa Clarita, 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.
Midlothian
72.3
#908 nationally
Santa Clarita
64.1
#1722 nationally
Santa Clarita leads in walk score (35 vs 13). Midlothian leads in cost of living index (111 vs 165). Midlothian leads in crime level (3.3 vs 4.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midlothian, TX | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#908) | 64.1 (#1722) |
| Population | 41,352 | 224,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $456,509 | $799,577 |
| Median Household Income | $119,323 | $116,186 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 35.2 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.1 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.3 Score
Midlothian, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,509
Population
41,352
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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D
64.1 Score
Santa Clarita, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$799,577
Population
224,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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