Prosper, TX vs San Mateo, 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.
Prosper
67.6
#1405 nationally
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
Prosper leads in crime level (1.5 vs 6.7). Prosper leads in cost of living index (141 vs 249). Prosper leads in median household income ($178,224 vs $149,152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Prosper, TX | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1405) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 41,660 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $770,217 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $178,224 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 68 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+50.3 |
Data coverage note: Prosper is missing data for 1 metric that San Mateo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.6 Score
Prosper, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,217
Population
41,660
Crime
Low
Median Income
$178,224
Southwest
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D
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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