Benicia, CA vs Waxahachie, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
Waxahachie
70.3
#1121 nationally
Benicia leads in crime level (3.7 vs 6.1). Waxahachie leads in cost of living index (103 vs 168). Benicia leads in median household income ($124,375 vs $80,044).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benicia, CA | Waxahachie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1481) | 70.3 (#1121) |
| Population | 26,429 | 47,201 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,805 | $371,652 |
| Median Household Income | $124,375 | $80,044 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | R+31.1 |
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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C-
70.3 Score
Waxahachie, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$371,652
Population
47,201
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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