Brandon, MS vs San Ramon, 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 Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
Brandon leads in cost of living index (98 vs 220). San Ramon leads in walk score (24 vs 11). San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $89,051).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brandon, MS | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#239) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 25,719 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,089 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $89,051 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | D+38.0 |
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-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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