Carrollton, TX vs Santa Clarita, CA
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.
Carrollton
75.3
#472 nationally
Santa Clarita
64.1
#1722 nationally
Carrollton leads in cost of living index (111 vs 165). Carrollton leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 35.2 min). Santa Clarita leads in median household income ($116,186 vs $95,380).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carrollton, TX | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#472) | 64.1 (#1722) |
| Population | 132,918 | 224,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,531 | $799,577 |
| Median Household Income | $95,380 | $116,186 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 35.2 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
C
75.3 Score
Carrollton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$405,531
Population
132,918
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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D
64.1 Score
Santa Clarita, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$799,577
Population
224,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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