Elk Grove, 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.
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 148). Elk Grove leads in crime level (5.2 vs 6.2). Katy leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 33.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1508) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 178,444 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,683 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $115,864 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 33.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 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 Elk Grove has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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