Elk Grove, CA vs Wilmington, DE

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

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Elk Grove leads in crime level (5.2 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 32). Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $54,731).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Elk Grove, CA Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 66.7 (#1508) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 178,444 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $634,683 $330,955
Median Household Income $115,864 $54,731
Average Commute 33.1 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 32 74
Crime Level 5.2 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 148 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+19.7 D+32.6
Elk Grove, CA
D
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

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Wilmington, DE
D+
69.2 Score

Wilmington, DE

Delaware community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$330,955

Population

71,675

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

74

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