Princeton, TX vs Walnut Creek, 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.
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Princeton leads in cost of living index (107 vs 197). Walnut Creek leads in median household income ($129,971 vs $93,586). Princeton leads in average commute (34.1 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Princeton, TX | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#1000) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 28,027 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $288,891 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $93,586 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Walnut Creek has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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D-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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