Bartow, FL vs San Bernardino, 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.
Bartow
70.9
#1042 nationally
San Bernardino
62.2
#1869 nationally
Bartow leads in crime level (13.5 vs 24.6). San Bernardino leads in walk score (45 vs 26). Bartow leads in cost of living index (98 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bartow, FL | San Bernardino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1042) | 62.2 (#1869) |
| Population | 20,584 | 223,728 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,961 | $495,055 |
| Median Household Income | $60,974 | $61,323 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 24.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | R+2.1 |
C-
70.9 Score
Bartow, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$279,961
Population
20,584
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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D-
62.2 Score
San Bernardino, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$495,055
Population
223,728
Crime
High
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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