Bryan, TX vs Santa Monica, 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.
Bryan
72.5
#870 nationally
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Bryan leads in cost of living index (97 vs 273). Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 33). Bryan leads in crime level (10.5 vs 21.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bryan, TX | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#870) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 89,615 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,528 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $55,234 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 17.9 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+32.9 |
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72.5 Score
Bryan, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$276,528
Population
89,615
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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