Tustin, CA vs Universal City, 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.
Tustin
65.1
#1655 nationally
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Universal City leads in cost of living index (99 vs 182). Tustin leads in median household income ($102,065 vs $71,287). Tustin leads in walk score (51 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Tustin, CA | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1655) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 77,704 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,169,038 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $102,065 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 182 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+9.8 |
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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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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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