Stuart, FL 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.
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Walnut Creek leads in median household income ($129,971 vs $61,878). Stuart leads in cost of living index (109 vs 197). Stuart leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Stuart, FL | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1563) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 19,430 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,621 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $61,878 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.1 | D+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that Walnut Creek has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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D-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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