Dana Point, CA vs Foster City, 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.

Dana Point

62.9

#1811 nationally

vs

Foster City

63.9

#1730 nationally

Foster City leads in crime level (1.9 vs 5.1). Foster City leads in median household income ($191,267 vs $119,632). Dana Point leads in cost of living index (207 vs 276).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dana Point, CA Foster City, CA
WhereAtHome Score 62.9 (#1811) 63.9 (#1730)
Population 32,567 32,180
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,754,054 $1,863,228
Median Household Income $119,632 $191,267
Average Commute 28 min 32.4 min
Walk Score 53 50
Crime Level 5.1 1.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 207 276
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 D+50.3