Carson, CA vs Fort Worth, 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.
Carson
63.8
#1737 nationally
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Fort Worth leads in cost of living index (95 vs 154). Carson leads in walk score (55 vs 35). Carson leads in median household income ($103,045 vs $66,277).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carson, CA | Fort Worth, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1737) | 72.3 (#902) |
| Population | 91,139 | 978,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $796,912 | $298,353 |
| Median Household Income | $103,045 | $66,277 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+5.1 |
D
63.8 Score
Carson, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$796,912
Population
91,139
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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C-
72.3 Score
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins
Median Home
$298,353
Population
978,468
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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