Benbrook, TX vs Santa Cruz, 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.

Benbrook

76.5

#340 nationally

vs

Santa Cruz

60.5

#1932 nationally

Benbrook leads in crime level (3.3 vs 16.8). Santa Cruz leads in walk score (63 vs 24). Benbrook leads in cost of living index (104 vs 205).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Benbrook, TX Santa Cruz, CA
WhereAtHome Score 76.5 (#340) 60.5 (#1932)
Population 24,336 61,501
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $319,457 $1,360,355
Median Household Income $80,971 $105,491
Average Commute 23.7 min 22.2 min
Walk Score 24 63
Crime Level 3.3 16.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 205
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+5.1 D+54.4