Benicia, CA vs Bonney Lake, WA

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.

Benicia

66.9

#1481 nationally

vs

Bonney Lake

64.3

#1698 nationally

Benicia leads in walk score (34 vs 16). Benicia leads in crime level (3.7 vs 5.0). Bonney Lake leads in cost of living index (135 vs 168).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Benicia, CA Bonney Lake, WA
WhereAtHome Score 66.9 (#1481) 64.3 (#1698)
Population 26,429 22,835
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $784,805 $675,413
Median Household Income $124,375 $123,462
Average Commute 33.5 min 37.3 min
Walk Score 34 16
Crime Level 3.7 5.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 168 135
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.0 D+10.8