Middletown, DE 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.
Middletown
70.8
#1059 nationally
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Middletown leads in crime level (3.4 vs 21.3). Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 29). Middletown leads in cost of living index (117 vs 273).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Middletown, DE | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1059) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 25,022 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $537,638 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $104,662 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.8 Score
Middletown, DE
Small Delaware city with local appeal
Median Home
$537,638
Population
25,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Northeast
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F
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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