Celina, 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.
Celina
70.7
#1068 nationally
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Celina leads in crime level (3.4 vs 21.3). Celina leads in cost of living index (121 vs 273). Celina leads in median household income ($142,643 vs $106,797).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Celina, TX | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1068) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 43,317 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,657 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $142,643 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 83 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Celina is missing data for 1 metric that Santa Monica has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.7 Score
Celina, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,657
Population
43,317
Crime
Low
Median Income
$142,643
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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