High Point, NC vs San Marcos, 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 Marcos
62.2
#1870 nationally
San Marcos leads in crime level (6.1 vs 12.5). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 166). San Marcos leads in median household income ($99,413 vs $58,582).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | San Marcos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 62.2 (#1870) |
| Population | 116,926 | 94,188 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $953,736 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $99,413 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 166 |
| 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-
62.2 Score
San Marcos, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$953,736
Population
94,188
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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