Benicia, CA vs Imperial Beach, 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.
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Benicia leads in crime level (3.7 vs 14.8). Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 34). Benicia leads in median household income ($124,375 vs $75,731).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benicia, CA | Imperial Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1481) | 62.9 (#1815) |
| Population | 26,429 | 25,458 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,805 | $844,131 |
| Median Household Income | $124,375 | $75,731 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | D+16.8 |
D
66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
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62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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