Maricopa, AZ vs San Dimas, 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.
Maricopa
67.6
#1402 nationally
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
San Dimas leads in walk score (37 vs 13). Maricopa leads in cost of living index (111 vs 166). Maricopa leads in crime level (6.2 vs 7.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maricopa, AZ | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1402) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 71,022 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $344,261 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $88,795 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 38.3 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.6 Score
Maricopa, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$344,261
Population
71,022
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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