Hyattsville, MD vs Walnut Creek, 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.

Hyattsville

67.8

#1380 nationally

vs

Walnut Creek

61.4

#1910 nationally

Walnut Creek leads in crime level (7.7 vs 18.8). Hyattsville leads in walk score (69 vs 41). Hyattsville leads in cost of living index (130 vs 197).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hyattsville, MD Walnut Creek, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67.8 (#1380) 61.4 (#1910)
Population 20,662 69,152
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $404,667 $1,032,096
Median Household Income $90,329 $129,971
Average Commute 33.8 min 35.1 min
Walk Score 69 41
Crime Level 18.8 7.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 130 197
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+38.0
Hyattsville, MD
D+
67.8 Score

Hyattsville, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$404,667

Population

20,662

Crime

High

Walk Score

69

Northeast View Hyattsville, MD →
Walnut Creek, CA
D-
61.4 Score

Walnut Creek, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$1,032,096

Population

69,152

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

41

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