Rockville, MD vs Santa Ana, 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.
Rockville
69.9
#1160 nationally
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Rockville leads in median household income ($122,470 vs $72,458). Santa Ana leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 31.7 min). Santa Ana leads in cost of living index (138 vs 157).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockville, MD | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1160) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 67,297 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $615,698 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $122,470 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 157 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+2.6 |
D+
69.9 Score
Rockville, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$615,698
Population
67,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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