Ontario, CA vs Petaluma, 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.
Ontario
63.8
#1740 nationally
Petaluma
63.2
#1792 nationally
Petaluma leads in median household income ($108,527 vs $78,070). Ontario leads in cost of living index (143 vs 178). Petaluma leads in average commute (30.5 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ontario, CA | Petaluma, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1740) | 63.2 (#1792) |
| Population | 182,457 | 58,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,649 | $903,171 |
| Median Household Income | $78,070 | $108,527 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+46.2 |
D
63.8 Score
Ontario, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$671,649
Population
182,457
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
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D
63.2 Score
Petaluma, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$903,171
Population
58,800
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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