Citrus Heights, CA vs Elyria, OH

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.

Citrus Heights

65.5

#1627 nationally

vs

Elyria

77.7

#221 nationally

Elyria leads in cost of living index (86 vs 132). Citrus Heights leads in median household income ($75,022 vs $49,569). Elyria leads in crime level (8.0 vs 12.0).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Citrus Heights, CA Elyria, OH
WhereAtHome Score 65.5 (#1627) 77.7 (#221)
Population 86,239 53,117
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $476,900 $190,886
Median Household Income $75,022 $49,569
Average Commute 27.6 min 22.8 min
Walk Score 43 29
Crime Level 12.0 8.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 132 86
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+19.7 R+5.7