Santa Monica, 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 Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 273). Terrell leads in crime level (8.4 vs 21.3). Santa Monica leads in median household income ($106,797 vs $61,513).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Monica, CA | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1949) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 89,922 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,685,560 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $106,797 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 21.3 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 273 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Santa Monica has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
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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