Colton, CA vs West Sacramento, 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
West Sacramento
67.8
#1387 nationally
West Sacramento leads in crime level (8.0 vs 10.8). West Sacramento leads in median household income ($87,044 vs $66,725). West Sacramento leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 28.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Colton, CA | West Sacramento, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1716) | 67.8 (#1387) |
| Population | 53,357 | 55,842 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,754 | $529,343 |
| Median Household Income | $66,725 | $87,044 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+36.3 |
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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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D+
67.8 Score
West Sacramento, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$529,343
Population
55,842
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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