Lufkin, 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.
Lufkin
78.1
#197 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Lufkin leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 33 min). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $57,938). Rancho Cucamonga leads in crime level (8.0 vs 14.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lufkin, TX | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#197) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 34,181 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $200,713 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $57,938 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.0 | R+2.1 |
C+
78.1 Score
Lufkin, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$200,713
Population
34,181
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
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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