Pearland, TX vs Simi Valley, 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.
Pearland
73.9
#664 nationally
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Simi Valley leads in walk score (39 vs 21). Pearland leads in cost of living index (112 vs 176). Pearland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 3.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pearland, TX | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#664) | 67.3 (#1445) |
| Population | 127,736 | 125,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,980 | $841,774 |
| Median Household Income | $111,123 | $112,144 |
| Average Commute | 33.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | D+15.1 |
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73.9 Score
Pearland, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$383,980
Population
127,736
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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D+
67.3 Score
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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