American Canyon, CA vs El Mirage, AZ
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
El Mirage
67.6
#1399 nationally
American Canyon leads in median household income ($122,694 vs $72,134). El Mirage leads in cost of living index (104 vs 161). American Canyon leads in walk score (36 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Canyon, CA | El Mirage, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1715) | 67.6 (#1399) |
| Population | 21,347 | 35,850 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $738,626 | $341,412 |
| Median Household Income | $122,694 | $72,134 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.9 | R+3.5 |
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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
Pacific
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D+
67.6 Score
El Mirage, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$341,412
Population
35,850
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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