Frisco, TX vs Santa Cruz, 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.
Frisco
72.4
#895 nationally
Santa Cruz
60.5
#1932 nationally
Santa Cruz leads in walk score (63 vs 26). Frisco leads in cost of living index (118 vs 205). Santa Cruz leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frisco, TX | Santa Cruz, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#895) | 60.5 (#1932) |
| Population | 219,587 | 61,501 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $649,173 | $1,360,355 |
| Median Household Income | $134,891 | $105,491 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 63 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 16.8 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+54.4 |
C-
72.4 Score
Frisco, TX
Sports City USA
Median Home
$649,173
Population
219,587
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Southwest
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D-
60.5 Score
Santa Cruz, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,360,355
Population
61,501
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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