Aliso Viejo, CA vs Ceres, 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.
Aliso Viejo
67.6
#1398 nationally
Ceres
64
#1723 nationally
Aliso Viejo leads in crime level (3.7 vs 10.9). Aliso Viejo leads in median household income ($131,708 vs $70,191). Ceres leads in cost of living index (125 vs 177).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aliso Viejo, CA | Ceres, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1398) | 64 (#1723) |
| Population | 50,263 | 48,397 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,005,543 | $456,636 |
| Median Household Income | $131,708 | $70,191 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 10.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 177 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+11.0 |
D+
67.6 Score
Aliso Viejo, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,005,543
Population
50,263
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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D
64 Score
Ceres, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,636
Population
48,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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