Sacramento, CA vs West Sacramento, 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.
Sacramento
66.2
#1576 nationally
West Sacramento
67.8
#1387 nationally
Sacramento leads in walk score (47 vs 39). West Sacramento leads in median household income ($87,044 vs $73,924). Sacramento leads in cost of living index (123 vs 137).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sacramento, CA | West Sacramento, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1576) | 67.8 (#1387) |
| Population | 528,001 | 55,842 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,488 | $529,343 |
| Median Household Income | $73,924 | $87,044 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 8.0 |
| School Rating | 5.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+36.3 |
D
66.2 Score
Sacramento, CA
California's capital with farm-to-fork pride
Median Home
$480,488
Population
528,001
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
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D+
67.8 Score
West Sacramento, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$529,343
Population
55,842
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
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