Hercules, CA vs Parma Heights, OH

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.

Hercules

63.3

#1776 nationally

vs

Parma Heights

82.7

#21 nationally

Parma Heights leads in crime level (0.8 vs 4.6). Hercules leads in median household income ($125,880 vs $57,197). Parma Heights leads in cost of living index (89 vs 171).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hercules, CA Parma Heights, OH
WhereAtHome Score 63.3 (#1776) 82.7 (#21)
Population 26,582 20,431
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $743,984 $224,246
Median Household Income $125,880 $57,197
Average Commute 40.4 min 24.5 min
Walk Score 29 41
Crime Level 4.6 0.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 171 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+38.0 D+31.5