Bartow, FL vs Citrus Heights, 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.
Bartow
70.9
#1042 nationally
Citrus Heights
65.5
#1627 nationally
Citrus Heights leads in walk score (43 vs 26). Bartow leads in cost of living index (98 vs 132). Citrus Heights leads in median household income ($75,022 vs $60,974).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bartow, FL | Citrus Heights, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1042) | 65.5 (#1627) |
| Population | 20,584 | 86,239 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,961 | $476,900 |
| Median Household Income | $60,974 | $75,022 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+19.7 |
C-
70.9 Score
Bartow, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$279,961
Population
20,584
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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D
65.5 Score
Citrus Heights, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,900
Population
86,239
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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