Imperial, CA vs San Ramon, 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.
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
San Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $83,029). Imperial leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 36.1 min). Imperial leads in cost of living index (118 vs 220).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial, CA | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#996) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 21,591 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,376 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $83,029 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that San Ramon has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
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D-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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