East Palo Alto, CA vs San Leandro, 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
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
East Palo Alto leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 32.6 min). San Leandro leads in cost of living index (173 vs 213). San Leandro leads in crime level (15.0 vs 16.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Palo Alto, CA | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.5 (#1931) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 28,216 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,016,727 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $103,248 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 213 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+53.6 |
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-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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