Benicia, CA vs Wildwood, MO
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
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Benicia leads in walk score (34 vs 9). Benicia leads in crime level (3.7 vs 5.5). Wildwood leads in cost of living index (124 vs 168).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benicia, CA | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1481) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 26,429 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,805 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $124,375 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | D+23.4 |
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66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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D+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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