Balch Springs, TX vs Modesto, 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.
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Modesto leads in walk score (48 vs 27). Balch Springs leads in crime level (11.4 vs 18.0). Balch Springs leads in cost of living index (92 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Balch Springs, TX | Modesto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1030) | 64.2 (#1712) |
| Population | 26,711 | 218,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,320 | $447,153 |
| Median Household Income | $58,680 | $73,375 |
| Average Commute | 37.2 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 18.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+11.0 |
C-
71 Score
Balch Springs, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,320
Population
26,711
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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D
64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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