Pflugerville, TX vs San Mateo, 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.
Pflugerville
74.4
#600 nationally
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
San Mateo leads in walk score (68 vs 23). Pflugerville leads in cost of living index (111 vs 249). San Mateo leads in median household income ($149,152 vs $111,151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pflugerville, TX | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#600) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 65,301 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $373,188 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $111,151 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+50.3 |
C
74.4 Score
Pflugerville, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$373,188
Population
65,301
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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D
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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