Rancho Cucamonga, CA vs Watauga, TX
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.
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Watauga leads in crime level (3.1 vs 8.0). Watauga leads in cost of living index (101 vs 159). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $88,775).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1806) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 174,405 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $788,806 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $105,534 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+5.1 |
D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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