Cary, NC 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.
Cary
72.1
#924 nationally
San Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
Cary leads in cost of living index (125 vs 220). Cary leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 36.1 min). San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $125,317).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cary, NC | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#924) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 180,010 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,913 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $125,317 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+38.0 |
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-
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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