Shafter, CA vs Walnut Creek, 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.

Shafter

70.7

#1077 nationally

vs

Walnut Creek

61.4

#1910 nationally

Walnut Creek leads in median household income ($129,971 vs $66,418). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 197). Shafter leads in average commute (22 min vs 35.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Shafter, CA Walnut Creek, CA
WhereAtHome Score 70.7 (#1077) 61.4 (#1910)
Population 21,915 69,152
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $387,324 $1,032,096
Median Household Income $66,418 $129,971
Average Commute 22 min 35.1 min
Walk Score 45 41
Crime Level 7.6 7.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 112 197
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+21.1 D+38.0