East Palo Alto, CA vs Placentia, 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.
East Palo Alto
60.5
#1931 nationally
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Placentia leads in crime level (9.8 vs 16.6). Placentia leads in cost of living index (174 vs 213). East Palo Alto leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Palo Alto, CA | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.5 (#1931) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 28,216 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,016,727 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $103,248 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 213 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+2.6 |
D-
60.5 Score
East Palo Alto, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,016,727
Population
28,216
Crime
High
Walk Score
59
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D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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