Montclair, CA vs San Marcos, 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.
Montclair
60.8
#1923 nationally
San Marcos
70.5
#1100 nationally
San Marcos leads in crime level (9.8 vs 17.6). Montclair leads in median household income ($72,789 vs $47,394). Montclair leads in walk score (57 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montclair, CA | San Marcos, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1923) | 70.5 (#1100) |
| Population | 37,545 | 71,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $661,144 | $310,480 |
| Median Household Income | $72,789 | $47,394 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+5.6 |
D-
60.8 Score
Montclair, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$661,144
Population
37,545
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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C-
70.5 Score
San Marcos, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$310,480
Population
71,569
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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