Dickinson, TX vs Rocklin, 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.
Dickinson
77
#284 nationally
Rocklin
67.9
#1373 nationally
Dickinson leads in cost of living index (99 vs 156). Rocklin leads in median household income ($116,006 vs $81,739). Rocklin leads in crime level (4.5 vs 5.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dickinson, TX | Rocklin, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#284) | 67.9 (#1373) |
| Population | 21,834 | 73,472 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,294 | $696,194 |
| Median Household Income | $81,739 | $116,006 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 156 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | R+8.5 |
C+
77 Score
Dickinson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,294
Population
21,834
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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D+
67.9 Score
Rocklin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$696,194
Population
73,472
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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