Glendale, CA vs Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 41). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $81,219). Rancho Cucamonga leads in cost of living index (159 vs 193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 187,050 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.1 |
D-
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
Pacific
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D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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