Phoenix, AZ vs San Clemente, 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.
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
San Clemente
61.6
#1899 nationally
San Clemente leads in median household income ($134,730 vs $65,891). Phoenix leads in cost of living index (106 vs 208). Phoenix leads in walk score (41 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ | San Clemente, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1514) | 61.6 (#1899) |
| Population | 1,650,070 | 62,313 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,770 | $1,751,799 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $134,730 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.0 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 208 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+2.6 |
D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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D-
61.6 Score
San Clemente, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,751,799
Population
62,313
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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