Glendale, CA vs Murrieta, 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
62.9
#1813 nationally
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 28). Murrieta leads in crime level (5.0 vs 7.9). Murrieta leads in median household income ($106,925 vs $81,219).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | Murrieta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 64.4 (#1695) |
| Population | 187,050 | 111,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $694,424 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $106,925 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+1.3 |
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62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
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D
64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
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