Tampa, FL vs Temple City, 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.
Tampa
69.8
#1172 nationally
Temple City
61.6
#1902 nationally
Tampa leads in cost of living index (103 vs 180). Temple City leads in median household income ($95,263 vs $62,537). Tampa leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Tampa, FL | Temple City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1172) | 61.6 (#1902) |
| Population | 403,364 | 34,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $380,300 | $1,092,483 |
| Median Household Income | $62,537 | $95,263 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.1 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 180 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.8 Score
Tampa, FL
Gulf Coast metropolis on the rise
Median Home
$380,300
Population
403,364
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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D-
61.6 Score
Temple City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,092,483
Population
34,854
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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