Jacksonville, FL vs Ontario, 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.
Jacksonville
69.9
#1153 nationally
Ontario
63.8
#1740 nationally
Ontario leads in walk score (48 vs 26). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (96 vs 143). Ontario leads in median household income ($78,070 vs $61,442).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Ontario, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 63.8 (#1740) |
| Population | 985,843 | 182,457 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $671,649 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $78,070 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 48 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | R+2.1 |
D+
69.9 Score
Jacksonville, FL
Bold City with room to grow
Median Home
$286,646
Population
985,843
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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D
63.8 Score
Ontario, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$671,649
Population
182,457
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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