Allen, TX vs Santa Clara, 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
Santa Clara
65.7
#1617 nationally
Allen leads in cost of living index (122 vs 241). Allen leads in crime level (2.9 vs 5.0). Santa Clara leads in walk score (58 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen, TX | Santa Clara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#630) | 65.7 (#1617) |
| Population | 111,620 | 131,062 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $493,450 | $1,680,833 |
| Median Household Income | $121,259 | $165,352 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 241 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+40.0 |
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
65.7 Score
Santa Clara, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,680,833
Population
131,062
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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