Chowchilla, CA vs San Francisco, 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.

Chowchilla

63.5

#1763 nationally

vs

San Francisco

62.9

#1817 nationally

San Francisco leads in walk score (89 vs 25). San Francisco leads in median household income ($136,689 vs $67,212). Chowchilla leads in cost of living index (114 vs 195).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chowchilla, CA San Francisco, CA
WhereAtHome Score 63.5 (#1763) 62.9 (#1817)
Population 19,328 808,437
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $392,908 $1,416,278
Median Household Income $67,212 $136,689
Average Commute 28.3 min 33.4 min
Walk Score 25 89
Crime Level 18.5 Moderate-High
School Rating N/A 6.5
Cost of Living Index 114 195
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+20.8 D+64.8