Smyrna, TN 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.
Smyrna
67.9
#1374 nationally
Temecula
63.6
#1761 nationally
Temecula leads in crime level (4.2 vs 7.6). Smyrna leads in cost of living index (103 vs 155). Temecula leads in walk score (30 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Smyrna, TN | Temecula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1374) | 63.6 (#1761) |
| Population | 57,418 | 110,682 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $406,036 | $768,913 |
| Median Household Income | $76,115 | $111,881 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 36.2 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | R+1.3 |
D+
67.9 Score
Smyrna, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$406,036
Population
57,418
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
View Smyrna, TN →
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
View Temecula, CA →