Tampa, FL vs Upland, 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
Upland
61.5
#1906 nationally
Tampa leads in cost of living index (103 vs 158). Upland leads in median household income ($93,994 vs $62,537). Tampa leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Tampa, FL | Upland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1172) | 61.5 (#1906) |
| Population | 403,364 | 78,699 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $380,300 | $823,319 |
| Median Household Income | $62,537 | $93,994 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 48 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 10.1 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | R+2.1 |
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-
61.5 Score
Upland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$823,319
Population
78,699
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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