College Park, MD vs Santa Ana, 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.
College Park
68.3
#1324 nationally
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
College Park leads in average commute (24.9 min vs 26.8 min). College Park leads in cost of living index (129 vs 138). College Park leads in median household income ($76,973 vs $72,458).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Park, MD | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1324) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 34,187 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,317 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $76,973 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+2.6 |
D+
68.3 Score
College Park, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$437,317
Population
34,187
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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