Kent, OH vs Rosemead, 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.
Kent
76.4
#351 nationally
Rosemead
63.2
#1793 nationally
Kent leads in crime level (3.5 vs 9.7). Rosemead leads in median household income ($70,073 vs $37,505). Kent leads in cost of living index (92 vs 163).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kent, OH | Rosemead, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#351) | 63.2 (#1793) |
| Population | 27,601 | 49,305 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $253,734 | $909,395 |
| Median Household Income | $37,505 | $70,073 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 163 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.5 | D+32.9 |
C
76.4 Score
Kent, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$253,734
Population
27,601
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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D
63.2 Score
Rosemead, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$909,395
Population
49,305
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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