Stockton, CA vs Waxahachie, 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.
Stockton
62
#1882 nationally
Waxahachie
70.3
#1121 nationally
Waxahachie leads in crime level (6.1 vs 31.4). Stockton leads in walk score (44 vs 30). Waxahachie leads in cost of living index (103 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Stockton, CA | Waxahachie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1882) | 70.3 (#1121) |
| Population | 319,543 | 47,201 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $429,229 | $371,652 |
| Median Household Income | $71,612 | $80,044 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 31.4 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | R+31.1 |
D-
62 Score
Stockton, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$429,229
Population
319,543
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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C-
70.3 Score
Waxahachie, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$371,652
Population
47,201
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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