Downey, CA vs Farmers Branch, 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.
Downey
61.3
#1911 nationally
Farmers Branch
74.9
#529 nationally
Farmers Branch leads in crime level (5.5 vs 12.3). Farmers Branch leads in cost of living index (106 vs 165). Farmers Branch leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Downey, CA | Farmers Branch, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.3 (#1911) | 74.9 (#529) |
| Population | 108,816 | 36,917 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $885,146 | $384,262 |
| Median Household Income | $84,236 | $88,282 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+22.2 |
D-
61.3 Score
Downey, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$885,146
Population
108,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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C
74.9 Score
Farmers Branch, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$384,262
Population
36,917
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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