Colton, CA vs Santa Monica, 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
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Colton leads in cost of living index (127 vs 273). Colton leads in crime level (10.8 vs 21.3). Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Colton, CA | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1716) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 53,357 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,754 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $66,725 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+32.9 |
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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
Pacific
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59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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