Richardson, 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.
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 7.7). Richardson leads in cost of living index (117 vs 197). Richardson leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 117,435 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+38.0 |
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73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
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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