Colton, CA vs South San Francisco, 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
South San Francisco
63.9
#1734 nationally
South San Francisco leads in median household income ($127,062 vs $66,725). Colton leads in cost of living index (127 vs 207). South San Francisco leads in walk score (63 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Colton, CA | South San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1716) | 63.9 (#1734) |
| Population | 53,357 | 63,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,754 | $1,235,804 |
| Median Household Income | $66,725 | $127,062 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+50.3 |
D
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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D
63.9 Score
South San Francisco, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,235,804
Population
63,123
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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