North Richland Hills, TX vs Santa Monica, 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.
North Richland Hills
71.2
#1010 nationally
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
North Richland Hills leads in crime level (6.1 vs 21.3). North Richland Hills leads in cost of living index (107 vs 273). Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Richland Hills, TX | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1010) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 70,658 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $370,431 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $88,656 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+32.9 |
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71.2 Score
North Richland Hills, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$370,431
Population
70,658
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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