Brandon, MS vs San Dimas, 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.
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
San Dimas leads in walk score (37 vs 11). Brandon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 7.7). Brandon leads in cost of living index (98 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brandon, MS | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#239) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 25,719 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,089 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $89,051 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | D+32.9 |
C+
77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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