Murphy, TX vs Yorba Linda, 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
Yorba Linda
63.6
#1762 nationally
Murphy leads in crime level (1.2 vs 2.6). Yorba Linda leads in walk score (28 vs 13). Murphy leads in cost of living index (133 vs 204).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murphy, TX | Yorba Linda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#811) | 63.6 (#1762) |
| Population | 20,920 | 66,147 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,140 | $1,407,941 |
| Median Household Income | $152,847 | $148,325 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+2.6 |
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
63.6 Score
Yorba Linda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,407,941
Population
66,147
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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