Baldwin Park, CA vs San Diego, 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.

Baldwin Park

62.1

#1872 nationally

vs

San Diego

65.3

#1643 nationally

San Diego leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 30.5 min). San Diego leads in median household income ($89,457 vs $76,002). Baldwin Park leads in cost of living index (145 vs 165).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baldwin Park, CA San Diego, CA
WhereAtHome Score 62.1 (#1872) 65.3 (#1643)
Population 68,806 1,388,320
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $722,278 $994,682
Median Household Income $76,002 $89,457
Average Commute 30.5 min 25.4 min
Walk Score 55 52
Crime Level 11.1 Moderate-Low
School Rating N/A 6.8
Cost of Living Index 145 165
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+16.8