Petaluma, CA vs Shafter, 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.
Petaluma
63.2
#1792 nationally
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Petaluma leads in median household income ($108,527 vs $66,418). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 178). Shafter leads in average commute (22 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Petaluma, CA | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.2 (#1792) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 58,800 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $903,171 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $108,527 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.2 | R+21.1 |
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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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70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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