Citrus Heights, CA vs Katy, 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.
Citrus Heights
65.5
#1627 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 12.0). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $75,022). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Citrus Heights, CA | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1627) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 86,239 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $476,900 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $75,022 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Citrus Heights has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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65.5 Score
Citrus Heights, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,900
Population
86,239
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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