Glendale, CA vs Petaluma, 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
Petaluma
63.2
#1792 nationally
Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 47). Petaluma leads in median household income ($108,527 vs $81,219). Glendale leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | Petaluma, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 63.2 (#1792) |
| Population | 187,050 | 58,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $903,171 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $108,527 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+46.2 |
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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
63.2 Score
Petaluma, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$903,171
Population
58,800
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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