Belmont, CA vs Sunnyvale, 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.
Belmont
61.6
#1893 nationally
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in cost of living index (205 vs 284). Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 47). Sunnyvale leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belmont, CA | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1893) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 26,622 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,284,322 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $185,944 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 284 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+40.0 |
D-
61.6 Score
Belmont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,284,322
Population
26,622
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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D
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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