Texarkana, TX vs Union 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.
Texarkana
76.7
#327 nationally
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Union City leads in median household income ($138,013 vs $48,054). Texarkana leads in cost of living index (93 vs 201). Texarkana leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Texarkana, TX | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.7 (#327) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 35,741 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $206,981 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $48,054 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 15.6 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 10.6 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+48.7 | D+53.6 |
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76.7 Score
Texarkana, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,981
Population
35,741
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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D-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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