Allen, TX vs Citrus Heights, 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.
Allen
74.1
#630 nationally
Citrus Heights
65.5
#1627 nationally
Allen leads in crime level (2.9 vs 12.0). Allen leads in median household income ($121,259 vs $75,022). Citrus Heights leads in walk score (43 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Citrus Heights, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 65.5 (#1627) |
| Population | 111,620 | 86,239 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $476,900 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $75,022 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+19.7 |
C
74.1 Score
Allen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$493,450
Population
111,620
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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D
65.5 Score
Citrus Heights, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,900
Population
86,239
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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