Cornelius, 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.
Cornelius
71.7
#962 nationally
San Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
Cornelius leads in cost of living index (122 vs 220). San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $107,969). Cornelius leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 36.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cornelius, NC | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#962) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 33,139 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,679 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $107,969 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+38.0 |
C-
71.7 Score
Cornelius, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$528,679
Population
33,139
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
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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