Imperial, CA vs Vacaville, 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.
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 8.0). Imperial leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 28.9 min). Vacaville leads in median household income ($106,764 vs $83,029).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial, CA | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#996) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 21,591 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,376 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $83,029 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 36 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+23.0 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Vacaville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
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D
66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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