Murphy, TX vs San Francisco, 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.
Murphy
72.9
#811 nationally
San Francisco
62.9
#1817 nationally
San Francisco leads in walk score (89 vs 13). Murphy leads in cost of living index (133 vs 195). Murphy leads in median household income ($152,847 vs $136,689).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murphy, TX | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#811) | 62.9 (#1817) |
| Population | 20,920 | 808,437 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,140 | $1,416,278 |
| Median Household Income | $152,847 | $136,689 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+64.8 |
C-
72.9 Score
Murphy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,140
Population
20,920
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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D-
62.9 Score
San Francisco, CA
Innovation capital on the bay
Median Home
$1,416,278
Population
808,437
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
B-
Pacific
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