Poway, CA vs Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Poway leads in crime level (3.7 vs 8.0). Rancho Cucamonga leads in walk score (41 vs 30). Poway leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poway, CA | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1587) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 48,051 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,225,939 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $135,605 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 179 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+2.1 |
D
66.1 Score
Poway, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,225,939
Population
48,051
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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