Arcadia, CA vs San Leandro, 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.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
Arcadia leads in crime level (6.3 vs 15.0). San Leandro leads in cost of living index (173 vs 225). San Leandro leads in walk score (65 vs 54).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 54,157 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+53.6 |
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
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D-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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