Howard, WI vs San Ramon, 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.
Howard
71.1
#1023 nationally
San Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $77,118). San Ramon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 5.5). Howard leads in cost of living index (103 vs 220).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Howard, WI | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1023) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 20,775 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $401,331 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $77,118 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.5 | D+38.0 |
C-
71.1 Score
Howard, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$401,331
Population
20,775
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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D-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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