Sunnyvale, CA vs The Colony, 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.
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 28). The Colony leads in cost of living index (112 vs 205). Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $106,518).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sunnyvale, CA | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1551) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 155,805 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,050,814 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $168,924 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Low | 5.2 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 205 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+13.2 |
D
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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C
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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