Lincoln, CA vs Santa Monica, 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.
Lincoln
72.8
#830 nationally
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Lincoln leads in crime level (2.6 vs 21.3). Lincoln leads in cost of living index (153 vs 273). Santa Monica leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lincoln, CA | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#830) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 54,538 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,264 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $99,434 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.5 | D+32.9 |
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72.8 Score
Lincoln, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,264
Population
54,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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