Glendale, AZ vs Rancho Santa Margarita, 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.
Glendale
66.3
#1555 nationally
Rancho Santa Margarita
68
#1361 nationally
Rancho Santa Margarita leads in crime level (2.2 vs 13.4). Rancho Santa Margarita leads in median household income ($150,146 vs $66,375). Glendale leads in cost of living index (109 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, AZ | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1555) | 68 (#1361) |
| Population | 253,855 | 46,182 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,789 | $1,017,195 |
| Median Household Income | $66,375 | $150,146 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+2.6 |
D
66.3 Score
Glendale, AZ
Growing Arizona city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$405,789
Population
253,855
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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D+
68 Score
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,017,195
Population
46,182
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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