Alameda, CA vs Elk Grove, 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.

Alameda

63.4

#1768 nationally

vs

Elk Grove

66.7

#1508 nationally

Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 32). Elk Grove leads in crime level (5.2 vs 8.7). Elk Grove leads in cost of living index (148 vs 206).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alameda, CA Elk Grove, CA
WhereAtHome Score 63.4 (#1768) 66.7 (#1508)
Population 75,353 178,444
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,156,096 $634,683
Median Household Income $129,917 $115,864
Average Commute 33.4 min 33.1 min
Walk Score 68 32
Crime Level 8.7 5.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 206 148
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 D+19.7