Danville, CA vs Santa Cruz, 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.
Danville
63
#1804 nationally
Santa Cruz
60.5
#1932 nationally
Danville leads in crime level (1.7 vs 16.8). Santa Cruz leads in walk score (63 vs 25). Danville leads in median household income ($209,518 vs $105,491).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Danville, CA | Santa Cruz, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1804) | 60.5 (#1932) |
| Population | 42,999 | 61,501 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,862,772 | $1,360,355 |
| Median Household Income | $209,518 | $105,491 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 234 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+54.4 |
D
63 Score
Danville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,862,772
Population
42,999
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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D-
60.5 Score
Santa Cruz, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,360,355
Population
61,501
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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