Hamilton, OH vs Ridgecrest, 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.
Hamilton
71.3
#994 nationally
Ridgecrest
76.1
#381 nationally
Hamilton leads in crime level (8.6 vs 18.5). Ridgecrest leads in median household income ($85,872 vs $52,995). Ridgecrest leads in average commute (16 min vs 25.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hamilton, OH | Ridgecrest, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#994) | 76.1 (#381) |
| Population | 62,997 | 28,088 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,935 | $269,599 |
| Median Household Income | $52,995 | $85,872 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 16 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 18.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.3 | R+21.1 |
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71.3 Score
Hamilton, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$308,935
Population
62,997
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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76.1 Score
Ridgecrest, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,599
Population
28,088
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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