Aliso Viejo, CA vs Encinitas, 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
Encinitas
63.4
#1769 nationally
Aliso Viejo leads in crime level (3.7 vs 5.9). Encinitas leads in walk score (43 vs 35). Aliso Viejo leads in cost of living index (177 vs 215).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aliso Viejo, CA | Encinitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1398) | 63.4 (#1769) |
| Population | 50,263 | 60,841 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,005,543 | $1,932,178 |
| Median Household Income | $131,708 | $142,506 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 177 | 215 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+16.8 |
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
63.4 Score
Encinitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,932,178
Population
60,841
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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