San Clemente, CA vs Watauga, TX
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.
San Clemente
61.6
#1899 nationally
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Watauga leads in cost of living index (101 vs 208). Watauga leads in crime level (3.1 vs 5.0). San Clemente leads in median household income ($134,730 vs $88,775).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Clemente, CA | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1899) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 62,313 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,751,799 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $134,730 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 208 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+5.1 |
D-
61.6 Score
San Clemente, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,751,799
Population
62,313
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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