Colton, CA vs Cupertino, 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.
Colton
64.1
#1716 nationally
Cupertino
68.2
#1330 nationally
Cupertino leads in crime level (3.1 vs 10.8). Cupertino leads in median household income ($223,667 vs $66,725). Cupertino leads in walk score (48 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Colton, CA | Cupertino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1716) | 68.2 (#1330) |
| Population | 53,357 | 57,285 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,754 | $3,008,438 |
| Median Household Income | $66,725 | $223,667 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+40.0 |
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64.1 Score
Colton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$499,754
Population
53,357
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
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D+
68.2 Score
Cupertino, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$3,008,438
Population
57,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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