American Canyon, CA vs Benicia, 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.
American Canyon
64.1
#1715 nationally
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
Benicia leads in crime level (3.7 vs 8.9). American Canyon leads in walk score (36 vs 34). American Canyon leads in cost of living index (161 vs 168).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Canyon, CA | Benicia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1715) | 66.9 (#1481) |
| Population | 21,347 | 26,429 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $738,626 | $784,805 |
| Median Household Income | $122,694 | $124,375 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 168 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.9 | D+23.0 |
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64.1 Score
American Canyon, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$738,626
Population
21,347
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
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66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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