Ansonia, CT vs El Cerrito, 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.
Ansonia
73.2
#763 nationally
El Cerrito
61.4
#1907 nationally
Ansonia leads in crime level (1.9 vs 13.1). Ansonia leads in cost of living index (111 vs 202). El Cerrito leads in median household income ($120,414 vs $67,474).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ansonia, CT | El Cerrito, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#763) | 61.4 (#1907) |
| Population | 19,008 | 25,552 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $387,219 | $1,149,856 |
| Median Household Income | $67,474 | $120,414 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 13.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 202 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+38.0 |
C
73.2 Score
Ansonia, CT
Small Connecticut city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,219
Population
19,008
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Northeast
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D-
61.4 Score
El Cerrito, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,149,856
Population
25,552
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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