Houston, TX vs Sunnyvale, 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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $57,791). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 205). Sunnyvale leads in school rating (8.6 vs 5.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Low |
| School Rating | 5.5 | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+40.0 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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D
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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