Dover, NH 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.
Dover
73.1
#782 nationally
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 33). Dover leads in median household income ($90,844 vs $72,458). Dover leads in cost of living index (116 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, NH | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#782) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 33,485 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $548,206 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $90,844 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.1 | D+2.6 |
C
73.1 Score
Dover, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$548,206
Population
33,485
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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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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