Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Tracy, CA
VS
Warren, MI
🏆 Warren leads 12 of 23 categories
Tracy
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$111,717 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79 ✓ Safer
Population
94,027
Warren
Michigan
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$61,633
Violent Crime Index
143⚠ High
Population
138,588 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Tracy, CA
Pros
Households earn $50,084 more per year on average
44% less violent crime than Warren
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.0 pts lower (5.4%)
Milder winters — January highs near 57°F vs 32°F
More college-educated — 24.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $617,300
Higher rents — median is $2,162/mo
Cost of living runs 9% higher than Warren
Longer commutes — 43.5 min average each way
Warren, MI
Pros
Homes cost $448k less ($169,300 vs $617,300)
Rent averages $1023/mo less ($1,139 vs $2,162)
Commutes run 18 min shorter each way
9% cheaper overall cost of living than Tracy
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 93°F
Smaller class sizes — 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Tracy by $50,084/yr
Violent crime (541.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (7.4% vs 5.4%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Tracy
Median Income
$50,084
$111,717 vs $61,633/yr
Tracy
Violent Crime
44% lower
301.4 vs 541.8 per 100k
Tracy
Unemployment
2.0 pp lower
5.4% vs 7.4% unemployment
Tracy
Summer Heat
9.7°F warmer
July avg high 93.2°F vs 83.5°F
Warren
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 98.0 vs 107.4 (100 = US avg)
Warren
Median Home Value
$448k less
$169,300 vs $617,300
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Tracy, CA | Warren, MI |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.4⚠ High | 98.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $617,300⚠ High | $169,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,162⚠ High | $1,139 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $111,717 ✓ Higher | $61,633 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.4%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 43.5 min⚠ High | 25.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.4% ✓ Higher | 8.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 78 ✓ Safer | 115⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 ✓ Safer | 143⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 76 | 74 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (71) | C+ (89) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.0:1 | 16.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.4% ✓ Higher | 19.9% |
| High School or Higher | 83.9% | 86.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Jefferson Elementary | Warren Consolidated Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.2°F ✓ Warmer | 32.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.2°F ✓ Warmer | 83.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.7" ✓ Drier | 29.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 27.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,027 | 138,588 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.4 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.0% | 71.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 26.6% ✓ More | 21.1% |
| Over 65 | 9.7% | 16.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Tracy's cost of living index is 107.4 vs Warren's 98.0 (US average = 100).
Warren is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Warren leads 12 of 23 categories. Tracy wins 11 and Warren wins 12. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Tracy to Warren or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($617,300 vs $169,300 median home), income ($111,717 vs $61,633), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Tracy, CA and Warren, MI are about 2,039 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.