Cupertino, CA vs San Mateo, 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.
Cupertino
68.2
#1330 nationally
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
Cupertino leads in crime level (3.1 vs 6.7). Cupertino leads in median household income ($223,667 vs $149,152). San Mateo leads in walk score (68 vs 48).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cupertino, CA | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1330) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 57,285 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,008,438 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $223,667 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+50.3 |
D+
68.2 Score
Cupertino, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$3,008,438
Population
57,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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D
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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