Apache Junction, AZ vs San Carlos, 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.

Apache Junction

64.6

#1681 nationally

vs

San Carlos

66.8

#1504 nationally

San Carlos leads in median household income ($219,413 vs $56,209). San Carlos leads in walk score (47 vs 21). San Carlos leads in crime level (5.8 vs 11.7).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Apache Junction, AZ San Carlos, CA
WhereAtHome Score 64.6 (#1681) 66.8 (#1504)
Population 41,153 28,862
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $374,285 $2,457,746
Median Household Income $56,209 $219,413
Average Commute 28.5 min 26.5 min
Walk Score 21 47
Crime Level 11.7 5.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 N/A
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+22.1 D+50.3