Richardson, 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.
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Richardson leads in cost of living index (117 vs 176). Richardson leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 28.4 min). Simi Valley leads in median household income ($112,144 vs $94,362).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 67.3 (#1445) |
| Population | 117,435 | 125,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $841,774 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $112,144 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+15.1 |
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73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
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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