San Leandro, CA vs Shafter, 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.
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Shafter leads in crime level (7.6 vs 15.0). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 173). Shafter leads in average commute (22 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Leandro, CA | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1925) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 85,784 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $805,034 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $97,141 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+21.1 |
D-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
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C-
70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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