Foster City, CA vs Menlo Park, 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.
Foster City
63.9
#1730 nationally
Menlo Park
65.4
#1635 nationally
Foster City leads in crime level (1.9 vs 6.3). Menlo Park leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 32.4 min). Menlo Park leads in walk score (58 vs 50).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foster City, CA | Menlo Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1730) | 65.4 (#1635) |
| Population | 32,180 | 31,690 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,863,228 | $2,890,071 |
| Median Household Income | $191,267 | $198,273 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 276 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+50.3 |
D
63.9 Score
Foster City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,863,228
Population
32,180
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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D
65.4 Score
Menlo Park, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,890,071
Population
31,690
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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