Pomona, CA vs San Mateo, 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.

Pomona

59.7

#1945 nationally

vs

San Mateo

63

#1808 nationally

San Mateo leads in crime level (6.7 vs 19.6). San Mateo leads in median household income ($149,152 vs $73,515). Pomona leads in cost of living index (145 vs 249).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Pomona, CA San Mateo, CA
WhereAtHome Score 59.7 (#1945) 63 (#1808)
Population 145,502 101,327
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $690,689 $1,685,162
Median Household Income $73,515 $149,152
Average Commute 32.1 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 52 68
Crime Level 19.6 6.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 145 249
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+50.3