Lebanon, TN 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.
Lebanon
65.9
#1599 nationally
Santa Cruz
60.5
#1932 nationally
Santa Cruz leads in walk score (63 vs 23). Lebanon leads in cost of living index (109 vs 205). Lebanon leads in crime level (9.4 vs 16.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lebanon, TN | Santa Cruz, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1599) | 60.5 (#1932) |
| Population | 48,112 | 61,501 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $449,952 | $1,360,355 |
| Median Household Income | $63,698 | $105,491 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.1 | D+54.4 |
D
65.9 Score
Lebanon, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$449,952
Population
48,112
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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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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