Santa Ana, CA vs Terrell, 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.
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 138). Santa Ana leads in median household income ($72,458 vs $61,513). Terrell leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Ana, CA | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1759) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 310,227 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $869,263 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $72,458 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.4 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Santa Ana has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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C-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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