Highland, CA vs Xenia, 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.
Highland
62.5
#1849 nationally
Xenia
72.7
#854 nationally
Xenia leads in crime level (7.6 vs 14.6). Xenia leads in cost of living index (86 vs 131). Highland leads in median household income ($72,222 vs $53,041).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland, CA | Xenia, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1849) | 72.7 (#854) |
| Population | 56,202 | 25,725 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $542,040 | $259,896 |
| Median Household Income | $72,222 | $53,041 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+19.8 |
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62.5 Score
Highland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$542,040
Population
56,202
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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C-
72.7 Score
Xenia, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$259,896
Population
25,725
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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