Bradenton, FL vs Soledad, 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.
Bradenton
64.3
#1699 nationally
Soledad
64.3
#1704 nationally
Soledad leads in crime level (7.0 vs 12.3). Soledad leads in median household income ($85,040 vs $55,795). Bradenton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 143).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bradenton, FL | Soledad, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1699) | 64.3 (#1704) |
| Population | 57,076 | 23,947 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,291 | $646,952 |
| Median Household Income | $55,795 | $85,040 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 29 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | D+29.9 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Soledad has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.3 Score
Bradenton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$354,291
Population
57,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,795
Southeast
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D
64.3 Score
Soledad, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$646,952
Population
23,947
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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