Santa Monica, CA vs Walnut, 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.
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 21.3). Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 32). Santa Monica leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Monica, CA | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1949) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 89,922 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,685,560 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $106,797 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 21.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 273 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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