Modesto, CA vs San Bernardino, 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.
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
San Bernardino
62.2
#1869 nationally
Modesto leads in crime level (18.0 vs 24.6). Modesto leads in median household income ($73,375 vs $61,323). Modesto leads in walk score (48 vs 45).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Modesto, CA | San Bernardino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1712) | 62.2 (#1869) |
| Population | 218,915 | 223,728 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,153 | $495,055 |
| Median Household Income | $73,375 | $61,323 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 18.0 | 24.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.0 | R+2.1 |
D
64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
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D-
62.2 Score
San Bernardino, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$495,055
Population
223,728
Crime
High
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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