Alhambra, CA vs Petaluma, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alhambra
63.8
#1735 nationally
Petaluma
63.2
#1792 nationally
Alhambra leads in walk score (71 vs 47). Petaluma leads in median household income ($108,527 vs $80,234). Alhambra leads in crime level (6.2 vs 7.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | Petaluma, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1735) | 63.2 (#1792) |
| Population | 79,776 | 58,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $927,695 | $903,171 |
| Median Household Income | $80,234 | $108,527 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+46.2 |
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63.8 Score
Alhambra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$927,695
Population
79,776
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
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D
63.2 Score
Petaluma, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$903,171
Population
58,800
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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