Carson, NV vs Citrus Heights, 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.
Carson
64.9
#357 nationally
Citrus Heights
65.5
#1627 nationally
Citrus Heights leads in walk score (43 vs 14). Carson leads in crime level (7.8 vs 12.0). Carson leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carson, NV | Citrus Heights, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#357) | 65.5 (#1627) |
| Population | 58,036 | 86,239 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $476,900 |
| Median Household Income | $67,465 | $75,022 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.3 | D+19.7 |
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Score
Carson, NV
Nevada community balancing growth and livability
Population
58,036
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
14
Median Income
$67,465
West
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65.5 Score
Citrus Heights, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,900
Population
86,239
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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