Alameda, CA vs San Dimas, 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
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 37). Alameda leads in median household income ($129,917 vs $102,241). San Dimas leads in cost of living index (166 vs 206).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alameda, CA | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1768) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 75,353 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,156,096 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $129,917 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 206 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+32.9 |
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63.4 Score
Alameda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,156,096
Population
75,353
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
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D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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