Saginaw, TX vs Vacaville, 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.
Saginaw
75.9
#411 nationally
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
Saginaw leads in cost of living index (103 vs 151). Vacaville leads in walk score (36 vs 30). Saginaw leads in crime level (7.1 vs 8.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Saginaw, TX | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.9 (#411) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 25,139 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,959 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $99,752 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+23.0 |
C
75.9 Score
Saginaw, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,959
Population
25,139
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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D
66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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