Hamilton, OH vs Westminster, 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
Westminster
61.1
#1916 nationally
Hamilton leads in cost of living index (88 vs 171). Westminster leads in walk score (65 vs 42). Westminster leads in median household income ($80,271 vs $52,995).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hamilton, OH | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#994) | 61.1 (#1916) |
| Population | 62,997 | 88,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,935 | $1,103,609 |
| Median Household Income | $52,995 | $80,271 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.3 | D+2.6 |
C-
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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D-
61.1 Score
Westminster, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,103,609
Population
88,729
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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