Apache Junction, AZ vs Loma Linda, 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
Loma Linda
65.3
#1640 nationally
Loma Linda leads in walk score (37 vs 21). Apache Junction leads in cost of living index (93 vs 140). Loma Linda leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Loma Linda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 65.3 (#1640) |
| Population | 41,153 | 25,111 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $642,341 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $70,685 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 9.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | R+2.1 |
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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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65.3 Score
Loma Linda, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$642,341
Population
25,111
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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