Petaluma, CA vs Vacaville, 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
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
Petaluma leads in walk score (47 vs 36). Vacaville leads in cost of living index (151 vs 178). Petaluma leads in crime level (7.4 vs 8.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Petaluma, CA | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.2 (#1792) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 58,800 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $903,171 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $108,527 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.2 | D+23.0 |
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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D
66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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