Eagle, ID vs San Jose, 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.
Eagle
68
#1353 nationally
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 16). Eagle leads in cost of living index (137 vs 198). Eagle leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagle, ID | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1353) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 32,319 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $791,853 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $114,271 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.3 | D+40.0 |
D+
68 Score
Eagle, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$791,853
Population
32,319
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
West
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D
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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