Avondale, AZ vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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.

Avondale

66.3

#1552 nationally

vs

Rancho Cucamonga

63

#1806 nationally

Rancho Cucamonga leads in walk score (41 vs 26). Avondale leads in cost of living index (111 vs 159). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $76,496).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Avondale, AZ Rancho Cucamonga, CA
WhereAtHome Score 66.3 (#1552) 63 (#1806)
Population 93,545 174,405
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $397,001 $788,806
Median Household Income $76,496 $105,534
Average Commute 28.4 min 33 min
Walk Score 26 41
Crime Level 10.1 8.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 111 159
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+3.5 R+2.1