Montclair, CA vs Union City, 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.

Montclair

60.8

#1923 nationally

vs

Union City

60

#1943 nationally

Union City leads in median household income ($138,013 vs $72,789). Union City leads in crime level (11.2 vs 17.6). Montclair leads in cost of living index (139 vs 201).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Montclair, CA Union City, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60.8 (#1923) 60 (#1943)
Population 37,545 65,414
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $661,144 $1,223,080
Median Household Income $72,789 $138,013
Average Commute 31.3 min 33 min
Walk Score 57 47
Crime Level 17.6 11.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 139 201
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 D+53.6