Modesto, CA vs Watauga, 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
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Watauga leads in crime level (3.1 vs 18.0). Watauga leads in cost of living index (101 vs 130). Watauga leads in median household income ($88,775 vs $73,375).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Modesto, CA | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1712) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 218,915 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,153 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $73,375 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 18.0 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.0 | R+5.1 |
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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B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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