Apache Junction, AZ vs San Bernardino, 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

vs

San Bernardino

62.2

#1869 nationally

San Bernardino leads in walk score (45 vs 21). Apache Junction leads in crime level (11.7 vs 24.6). Apache Junction leads in cost of living index (93 vs 124).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Apache Junction, AZ San Bernardino, CA
WhereAtHome Score 64.6 (#1681) 62.2 (#1869)
Population 41,153 223,728
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $374,285 $495,055
Median Household Income $56,209 $61,323
Average Commute 28.5 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 21 45
Crime Level 11.7 24.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 124
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+22.1 R+2.1