Alameda, CA vs Hemet, 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

Hemet

60.8

#1922 nationally

Alameda leads in median household income ($129,917 vs $49,901). Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 35). Hemet leads in cost of living index (118 vs 206).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alameda, CA Hemet, CA
WhereAtHome Score 63.4 (#1768) 60.8 (#1922)
Population 75,353 92,368
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,156,096 $447,218
Median Household Income $129,917 $49,901
Average Commute 33.4 min 36.8 min
Walk Score 68 35
Crime Level 8.7 11.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 206 118
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 R+1.3