Brenham, TX vs Yuba City, 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.
Brenham
66.6
#1518 nationally
Yuba City
65.6
#1625 nationally
Brenham leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 28.6 min). Yuba City leads in median household income ($70,412 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 127).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Yuba City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 65.6 (#1625) |
| Population | 19,142 | 68,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $445,145 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $70,412 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 11.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | R+31.4 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Yuba City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.6 Score
Brenham, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,916
Population
19,142
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$52,664
Southwest
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D
65.6 Score
Yuba City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$445,145
Population
68,666
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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