Elk Grove, CA vs High Point, NC
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.
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Elk Grove leads in crime level (5.2 vs 12.5). Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $58,582). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 33.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | High Point, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1508) | 72.9 (#808) |
| Population | 178,444 | 116,926 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,683 | $251,120 |
| Median Household Income | $115,864 | $58,582 |
| Average Commute | 33.1 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 12.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+21.8 |
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66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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