Richmond, CA vs San Francisco, 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.

Richmond

60.3

#1940 nationally

vs

San Francisco

62.9

#1817 nationally

San Francisco leads in median household income ($136,689 vs $86,618). San Francisco leads in walk score (89 vs 59). Richmond leads in cost of living index (155 vs 195).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Richmond, CA San Francisco, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60.3 (#1940) 62.9 (#1817)
Population 114,106 808,437
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $610,065 $1,416,278
Median Household Income $86,618 $136,689
Average Commute 34.6 min 33.4 min
Walk Score 59 89
Crime Level 25.3 Moderate-High
School Rating N/A 6.5
Cost of Living Index 155 195
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+38.0 D+64.8