Hickory, NC vs San Leandro, 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.
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
San Leandro leads in walk score (65 vs 28). Hickory leads in cost of living index (98 vs 173). San Leandro leads in median household income ($97,141 vs $58,251).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hickory, NC | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1056) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 44,415 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,293 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $58,251 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.0 | D+53.6 |
C-
70.8 Score
Hickory, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,293
Population
44,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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D-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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