Salinas, CA vs The Colony, 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.
Salinas
63.5
#1766 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
The Colony leads in crime level (5.2 vs 14.4). Salinas leads in walk score (55 vs 28). The Colony leads in cost of living index (112 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salinas, CA | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.5 (#1766) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 159,506 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,868 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $84,250 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 14.4 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | R+13.2 |
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63.5 Score
Salinas, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$753,868
Population
159,506
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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