Bristol, CT vs West Sacramento, 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.
Bristol
75.4
#457 nationally
West Sacramento
67.8
#1387 nationally
Bristol leads in crime level (1.6 vs 8.0). Bristol leads in cost of living index (110 vs 137). West Sacramento leads in walk score (39 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bristol, CT | West Sacramento, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#457) | 67.8 (#1387) |
| Population | 61,601 | 55,842 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $352,168 | $529,343 |
| Median Household Income | $82,094 | $87,044 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+36.3 |
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75.4 Score
Bristol, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$352,168
Population
61,601
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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D+
67.8 Score
West Sacramento, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$529,343
Population
55,842
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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