Dickinson, TX vs Sunnyvale, 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
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Dickinson leads in cost of living index (99 vs 205). Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $81,739). Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dickinson, TX | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#284) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 21,834 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,294 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $81,739 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+40.0 |
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
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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