Colton, CA vs Walnut Creek, 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

vs

Walnut Creek

61.4

#1910 nationally

Walnut Creek leads in median household income ($129,971 vs $66,725). Colton leads in cost of living index (127 vs 197). Walnut Creek leads in crime level (7.7 vs 10.8).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Colton, CA Walnut Creek, CA
WhereAtHome Score 64.1 (#1716) 61.4 (#1910)
Population 53,357 69,152
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $499,754 $1,032,096
Median Household Income $66,725 $129,971
Average Commute 28.6 min 35.1 min
Walk Score 43 41
Crime Level 10.8 7.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 127 197
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 D+38.0