Leander, TX vs Santa Clarita, 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.
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Santa Clarita
64.1
#1722 nationally
Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 4.5). Leander leads in cost of living index (115 vs 165). Santa Clarita leads in walk score (35 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 64.1 (#1722) |
| Population | 80,067 | 224,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $799,577 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $116,186 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 35.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+32.9 |
C
75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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D
64.1 Score
Santa Clarita, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$799,577
Population
224,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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