Banning, CA vs Xenia, OH
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.
Banning
63.9
#1728 nationally
Xenia
72.7
#854 nationally
Xenia leads in crime level (7.6 vs 12.8). Xenia leads in cost of living index (86 vs 118). Xenia leads in average commute (25 min vs 28 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Banning, CA | Xenia, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1728) | 72.7 (#854) |
| Population | 31,680 | 25,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $411,599 | $259,896 |
| Median Household Income | $54,083 | $53,041 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 12.8 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | R+19.8 |
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63.9 Score
Banning, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$411,599
Population
31,680
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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72.7 Score
Xenia, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$259,896
Population
25,725
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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