Allen, TX vs Foster 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.
Allen
74.1
#630 nationally
Foster City
63.9
#1730 nationally
Allen leads in cost of living index (122 vs 276). Foster City leads in median household income ($191,267 vs $121,259). Foster City leads in crime level (1.9 vs 2.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Foster City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 63.9 (#1730) |
| Population | 111,620 | 32,180 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $1,863,228 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $191,267 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 276 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+50.3 |
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
63.9 Score
Foster City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,863,228
Population
32,180
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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