South San Francisco, CA vs Upland, 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.
South San Francisco
63.9
#1734 nationally
Upland
61.5
#1906 nationally
South San Francisco leads in median household income ($127,062 vs $93,994). South San Francisco leads in walk score (63 vs 48). Upland leads in cost of living index (158 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | South San Francisco, CA | Upland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1734) | 61.5 (#1906) |
| Population | 63,123 | 78,699 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,235,804 | $823,319 |
| Median Household Income | $127,062 | $93,994 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 8.2 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | R+2.1 |
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
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D-
61.5 Score
Upland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$823,319
Population
78,699
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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