Ontario, CA vs San Diego, 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
San Diego
65.3
#1643 nationally
San Diego leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 31.3 min). Ontario leads in cost of living index (143 vs 165). San Diego leads in median household income ($89,457 vs $78,070).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ontario, CA | San Diego, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1740) | 65.3 (#1643) |
| Population | 182,457 | 1,388,320 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,649 | $994,682 |
| Median Household Income | $78,070 | $89,457 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+16.8 |
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
65.3 Score
San Diego, CA
America's Finest City
Median Home
$994,682
Population
1,388,320
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Pacific
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