Richardson, TX vs Temecula, 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
Temecula
63.6
#1761 nationally
Richardson leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 36.2 min). Richardson leads in walk score (44 vs 30). Richardson leads in cost of living index (117 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | Temecula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 63.6 (#1761) |
| Population | 117,435 | 110,682 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $768,913 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $111,881 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 36.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+1.3 |
C
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
63.6 Score
Temecula, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$768,913
Population
110,682
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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