Katy, TX vs San Mateo, 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
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 249). San Mateo leads in median household income ($149,152 vs $114,917). Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 6.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 26,360 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 68 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+50.3 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that San Mateo 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
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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