Belton, TX vs Benicia, 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.
Belton
75.4
#456 nationally
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
Benicia leads in median household income ($124,375 vs $57,025). Belton leads in cost of living index (96 vs 168). Belton leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belton, TX | Benicia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#456) | 66.9 (#1481) |
| Population | 25,171 | 26,429 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,954 | $784,805 |
| Median Household Income | $57,025 | $124,375 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 168 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | D+23.0 |
C
75.4 Score
Belton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,954
Population
25,171
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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D
66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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