Escondido, CA vs Madera, 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.
Escondido
61.3
#1912 nationally
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Madera leads in cost of living index (119 vs 150). Escondido leads in median household income ($77,554 vs $61,626). Madera leads in crime level (10.8 vs 11.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Escondido, CA | Madera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.3 (#1912) | 65.3 (#1641) |
| Population | 148,122 | 68,079 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $796,994 | $426,523 |
| Median Household Income | $77,554 | $61,626 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 11.9 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 150 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+20.8 |
D-
61.3 Score
Escondido, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$796,994
Population
148,122
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
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D
65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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