Stuart, FL vs Tustin, 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.
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Tustin
65.1
#1655 nationally
Stuart leads in cost of living index (109 vs 182). Tustin leads in median household income ($102,065 vs $61,878). Tustin leads in crime level (5.8 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Stuart, FL | Tustin, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1563) | 65.1 (#1655) |
| Population | 19,430 | 77,704 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,621 | $1,169,038 |
| Median Household Income | $61,878 | $102,065 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 51 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 182 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.1 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that Tustin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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D
65.1 Score
Tustin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,169,038
Population
77,704
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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