Bethlehem, PA vs San Jacinto, 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.
Bethlehem
74.1
#632 nationally
San Jacinto
61.6
#1901 nationally
Bethlehem leads in walk score (59 vs 27). Bethlehem leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 42.5 min). Bethlehem leads in crime level (5.6 vs 7.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethlehem, PA | San Jacinto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#632) | 61.6 (#1901) |
| Population | 78,300 | 55,440 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,711 | $486,127 |
| Median Household Income | $62,072 | $73,682 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 42.5 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | R+1.3 |
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74.1 Score
Bethlehem, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,711
Population
78,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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D-
61.6 Score
San Jacinto, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$486,127
Population
55,440
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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