Cary, NC vs Rocklin, 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

vs

Rocklin

67.9

#1373 nationally

Cary leads in crime level (1.9 vs 4.5). Cary leads in cost of living index (125 vs 156). Rocklin leads in walk score (34 vs 28).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Cary, NC Rocklin, CA
WhereAtHome Score 72.1 (#924) 67.9 (#1373)
Population 180,010 73,472
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $628,913 $696,194
Median Household Income $125,317 $116,006
Average Commute 22.8 min 25.6 min
Walk Score 28 34
Crime Level 1.9 4.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 156
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+25.6 R+8.5