Nacogdoches, TX vs Tustin, 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.
Nacogdoches
75
#520 nationally
Tustin
65.1
#1655 nationally
Tustin leads in median household income ($102,065 vs $37,612). Nacogdoches leads in cost of living index (94 vs 182). Tustin leads in walk score (51 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Nacogdoches, TX | Tustin, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#520) | 65.1 (#1655) |
| Population | 32,156 | 77,704 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,292 | $1,169,038 |
| Median Household Income | $37,612 | $102,065 |
| Average Commute | 16.7 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 182 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.8 | D+2.6 |
C
75 Score
Nacogdoches, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,292
Population
32,156
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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D
65.1 Score
Tustin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,169,038
Population
77,704
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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