Brentwood, CA vs Wylie, TX
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.
Brentwood
62.1
#1873 nationally
Wylie
72.3
#916 nationally
Wylie leads in crime level (1.8 vs 6.6). Brentwood leads in walk score (38 vs 17). Wylie leads in cost of living index (113 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brentwood, CA | Wylie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1873) | 72.3 (#916) |
| Population | 65,126 | 61,078 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $794,713 | $420,077 |
| Median Household Income | $134,689 | $109,465 |
| Average Commute | 41.1 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+11.2 |
D-
62.1 Score
Brentwood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$794,713
Population
65,126
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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C-
72.3 Score
Wylie, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$420,077
Population
61,078
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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