Elk Grove, CA vs Leander, 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
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 5.2). Leander leads in cost of living index (115 vs 148). Elk Grove leads in walk score (32 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | Leander, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1508) | 75.8 (#416) |
| Population | 178,444 | 80,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,683 | $427,012 |
| Median Household Income | $115,864 | $129,684 |
| Average Commute | 33.1 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+39.3 |
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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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C
75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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