Belmont, CA vs Encinitas, 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.
Belmont
61.6
#1893 nationally
Encinitas
63.4
#1769 nationally
Encinitas leads in cost of living index (215 vs 284). Belmont leads in crime level (4.5 vs 5.9). Belmont leads in median household income ($185,944 vs $142,506).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belmont, CA | Encinitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1893) | 63.4 (#1769) |
| Population | 26,622 | 60,841 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,284,322 | $1,932,178 |
| Median Household Income | $185,944 | $142,506 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 284 | 215 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+16.8 |
D-
61.6 Score
Belmont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,284,322
Population
26,622
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
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D
63.4 Score
Encinitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,932,178
Population
60,841
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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