Patterson, CA vs Westminster, MD

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.

Patterson

63.1

#1799 nationally

vs

Westminster

66.3

#1565 nationally

Westminster leads in average commute (29.7 min vs 43.9 min). Patterson leads in median household income ($86,031 vs $71,286). Westminster leads in cost of living index (115 vs 132).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Patterson, CA Westminster, MD
WhereAtHome Score 63.1 (#1799) 66.3 (#1565)
Population 25,063 20,536
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $508,049 $470,642
Median Household Income $86,031 $71,286
Average Commute 43.9 min 29.7 min
Walk Score 42 38
Crime Level 7.5 6.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 132 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+11.0 R+25.0