Bismarck, ND vs San Leandro, 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.
Bismarck
72.8
#819 nationally
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
Bismarck leads in average commute (15.7 min vs 32.6 min). Bismarck leads in crime level (7.6 vs 15.0). San Leandro leads in walk score (65 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bismarck, ND | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#819) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 75,092 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,424 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $76,014 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 15.7 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.2 | D+53.6 |
C-
72.8 Score
Bismarck, ND
North Dakota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$383,424
Population
75,092
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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D-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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