Delano, CA vs West Sacramento, 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.
Delano
70.6
#1087 nationally
West Sacramento
67.8
#1387 nationally
West Sacramento leads in median household income ($87,044 vs $53,639). Delano leads in cost of living index (114 vs 137). Delano leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 23.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | West Sacramento, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 67.8 (#1387) |
| Population | 51,500 | 55,842 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $529,343 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $87,044 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+36.3 |
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70.6 Score
Delano, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,883
Population
51,500
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
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D+
67.8 Score
West Sacramento, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$529,343
Population
55,842
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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