Modesto, CA vs Princeton, TX
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.
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Princeton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 18.0). Princeton leads in median household income ($93,586 vs $73,375). Princeton leads in cost of living index (107 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Modesto, CA | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1712) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 218,915 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,153 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $73,375 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 18.0 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.0 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Modesto has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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C-
71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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