Port Arthur, TX vs Turlock, 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.
Port Arthur
77.7
#224 nationally
Turlock
66.1
#1589 nationally
Turlock leads in median household income ($74,559 vs $45,357). Port Arthur leads in cost of living index (85 vs 130). Turlock leads in crime level (13.0 vs 19.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Port Arthur, TX | Turlock, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#224) | 66.1 (#1589) |
| Population | 55,547 | 72,100 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $125,021 | $485,596 |
| Median Household Income | $45,357 | $74,559 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | R+11.0 |
C+
77.7 Score
Port Arthur, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$125,021
Population
55,547
Crime
High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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D
66.1 Score
Turlock, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,596
Population
72,100
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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