Celina, TX vs Seattle, WA
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
Seattle
66.9
#1491 nationally
Celina leads in cost of living index (121 vs 158). Celina leads in median household income ($142,643 vs $110,781). Seattle leads in average commute (28.8 min vs 32 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Celina, TX | Seattle, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1068) | 66.9 (#1491) |
| Population | 43,317 | 755,078 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,657 | $851,471 |
| Median Household Income | $142,643 | $110,781 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 74 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+51.7 |
Data coverage note: Celina is missing data for 1 metric that Seattle has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
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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D
66.9 Score
Seattle, WA
Emerald City tech powerhouse
Median Home
$851,471
Population
755,078
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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