Katy, TX vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 159). Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 8.0). Katy leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 26,360 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+2.1 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Rancho Cucamonga has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
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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D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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