Mansfield, TX 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.
Mansfield
73.6
#706 nationally
Santa Cruz
60.5
#1932 nationally
Mansfield leads in crime level (2.6 vs 16.8). Santa Cruz leads in walk score (63 vs 25). Mansfield leads in cost of living index (115 vs 205).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mansfield, TX | Santa Cruz, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#706) | 60.5 (#1932) |
| Population | 78,542 | 61,501 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,157 | $1,360,355 |
| Median Household Income | $112,465 | $105,491 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+54.4 |
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-
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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