Carrollton, TX vs Walnut, 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.
Carrollton
75.3
#472 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Carrollton leads in cost of living index (111 vs 197). Carrollton leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 35.1 min). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $95,380).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carrollton, TX | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#472) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 132,918 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,531 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $95,380 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 197 |
| 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
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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