Cincinnati, OH vs Hesperia, 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.
Cincinnati
72.8
#820 nationally
Hesperia
58.8
#1952 nationally
Cincinnati leads in walk score (50 vs 16). Cincinnati leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 42.4 min). Hesperia leads in median household income ($67,698 vs $46,094).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cincinnati, OH | Hesperia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#820) | 58.8 (#1952) |
| Population | 311,097 | 100,633 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,326 | $466,275 |
| Median Household Income | $46,094 | $67,698 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 42.4 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 16 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 14.2 |
| School Rating | 5.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | R+2.1 |
C-
72.8 Score
Cincinnati, OH
Queen City charm with renewed energy
Median Home
$251,326
Population
311,097
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Midwest
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F
58.8 Score
Hesperia, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$466,275
Population
100,633
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
16
Pacific
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