Mansfield, TX vs Murrieta, 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.
Mansfield
73.6
#706 nationally
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Mansfield leads in crime level (2.6 vs 5.0). Mansfield leads in cost of living index (115 vs 150). Mansfield leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 35 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mansfield, TX | Murrieta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#706) | 64.4 (#1695) |
| Population | 78,542 | 111,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,157 | $694,424 |
| Median Household Income | $112,465 | $106,925 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+1.3 |
C
73.6 Score
Mansfield, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$447,157
Population
78,542
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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D
64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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