Greenfield, CA vs San Rafael, 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.
Greenfield
58.7
#1953 nationally
San Rafael
58.5
#1954 nationally
Greenfield leads in cost of living index (135 vs 213). San Rafael leads in median household income ($113,839 vs $73,904). San Rafael leads in crime level (15.3 vs 17.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenfield, CA | San Rafael, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.7 (#1953) | 58.5 (#1954) |
| Population | 20,634 | 59,555 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $555,180 | $1,332,023 |
| Median Household Income | $73,904 | $113,839 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 53 |
| Crime Level | 17.3 | 15.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 213 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | D+63.9 |
Data coverage note: Greenfield is missing data for 1 metric that San Rafael has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
F
58.7 Score
Greenfield, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$555,180
Population
20,634
Crime
High
Median Income
$73,904
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F
58.5 Score
San Rafael, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,332,023
Population
59,555
Crime
High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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