Apache Junction, AZ vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga leads in walk score (41 vs 21). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $56,209). Apache Junction leads in cost of living index (93 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 41,153 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | R+2.1 |
D
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
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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