Flower Mound, TX vs Santa Monica, 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.
Flower Mound
73.1
#785 nationally
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Flower Mound leads in crime level (1.6 vs 21.3). Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 26). Flower Mound leads in cost of living index (130 vs 273).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flower Mound, TX | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#785) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 79,445 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $610,100 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $154,471 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+32.9 |
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73.1 Score
Flower Mound, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$610,100
Population
79,445
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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