Diamond Bar, CA vs Santa Ana, 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.
Diamond Bar
63.1
#1794 nationally
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 30). Diamond Bar leads in median household income ($106,881 vs $72,458). Santa Ana leads in cost of living index (138 vs 182).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Diamond Bar, CA | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1794) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 52,041 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,027,046 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $106,881 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 34.9 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 182 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.6 |
D
63.1 Score
Diamond Bar, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,027,046
Population
52,041
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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