Nashville, TN 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.
Nashville
66.8
#1501 nationally
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Nashville leads in cost of living index (108 vs 166). San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $68,134). San Dimas leads in walk score (37 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Nashville, TN | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1501) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 689,447 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $434,068 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $68,134 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.7 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | D+32.9 |
D
66.8 Score
Nashville, TN
Music City with booming growth
Median Home
$434,068
Population
689,447
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Southeast
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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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