Barstow, CA vs Cudahy, 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.
Barstow
67.4
#1421 nationally
Cudahy
59
#1951 nationally
Cudahy leads in crime level (17.9 vs 30.4). Cudahy leads in walk score (62 vs 40). Barstow leads in cost of living index (104 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Barstow, CA | Cudahy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1421) | 59 (#1951) |
| Population | 24,964 | 21,723 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $266,998 | $697,308 |
| Median Household Income | $52,200 | $49,596 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 30.4 | 17.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.4 Score
Barstow, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,998
Population
24,964
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
40
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F
59 Score
Cudahy, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$697,308
Population
21,723
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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