Apache Junction, AZ vs Citrus Heights, 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.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Citrus Heights
65.5
#1627 nationally
Citrus Heights leads in walk score (43 vs 21). Apache Junction leads in cost of living index (93 vs 132). Citrus Heights leads in median household income ($75,022 vs $56,209).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Citrus Heights, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 65.5 (#1627) |
| Population | 41,153 | 86,239 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $476,900 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $75,022 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+19.7 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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65.5 Score
Citrus Heights, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,900
Population
86,239
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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