Cary, NC vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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.
Cary
72.1
#924 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Cary leads in crime level (1.9 vs 8.0). Rancho Cucamonga leads in walk score (41 vs 28). Cary leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cary, NC | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#924) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 180,010 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,913 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $125,317 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+2.1 |
C-
72.1 Score
Cary, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$628,913
Population
180,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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