Jacksonville, FL vs San Dimas, 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
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (96 vs 166). San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $61,442). San Dimas leads in walk score (37 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 985,843 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.7 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+32.9 |
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-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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