San Mateo, 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.
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Watauga leads in cost of living index (101 vs 249). Watauga leads in crime level (3.1 vs 6.7). San Mateo leads in walk score (68 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Mateo, CA | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1808) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 101,327 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,685,162 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $149,152 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 249 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | R+5.1 |
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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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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