San Ramon, CA vs South 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.
San Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
South San Francisco
63.9
#1734 nationally
San Ramon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 8.2). South San Francisco leads in walk score (63 vs 24). San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $127,062).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Ramon, CA | South San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1844) | 63.9 (#1734) |
| Population | 84,929 | 63,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,483,516 | $1,235,804 |
| Median Household Income | $190,829 | $127,062 |
| Average Commute | 36.1 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 220 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+50.3 |
D-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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D
63.9 Score
South San Francisco, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,235,804
Population
63,123
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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