Johnstown, CO vs Rocklin, 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.
Johnstown
68.5
#1313 nationally
Rocklin
67.9
#1373 nationally
Johnstown leads in cost of living index (131 vs 156). Rocklin leads in crime level (4.5 vs 4.9). Rocklin leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnstown, CO | Rocklin, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1313) | 67.9 (#1373) |
| Population | 19,511 | 73,472 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $505,142 | $696,194 |
| Median Household Income | $120,395 | $116,006 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 34 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 156 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.0 | R+8.5 |
Data coverage note: Johnstown is missing data for 1 metric that Rocklin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.5 Score
Johnstown, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$505,142
Population
19,511
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$120,395
West
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D+
67.9 Score
Rocklin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$696,194
Population
73,472
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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