Apache Junction, AZ vs Pico Rivera, 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.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Pico Rivera leads in walk score (59 vs 21). Apache Junction leads in cost of living index (93 vs 148). Pico Rivera leads in median household income ($82,539 vs $56,209).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 41,153 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+32.9 |
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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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D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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