High Point, NC vs San Diego, 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.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
San Diego
65.3
#1643 nationally
San Diego leads in walk score (52 vs 23). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 165). San Diego leads in median household income ($89,457 vs $58,582).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | San Diego, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 65.3 (#1643) |
| Population | 116,926 | 1,388,320 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $994,682 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $89,457 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+16.8 |
C-
72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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D
65.3 Score
San Diego, CA
America's Finest City
Median Home
$994,682
Population
1,388,320
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Pacific
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