Maple Heights, OH vs Watsonville, 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.
Maple Heights
80.3
#83 nationally
Watsonville
63.3
#1786 nationally
Maple Heights leads in cost of living index (85 vs 152). Watsonville leads in walk score (69 vs 40). Watsonville leads in median household income ($72,295 vs $49,877).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Heights, OH | Watsonville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#83) | 63.3 (#1786) |
| Population | 22,984 | 50,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $135,790 | $828,739 |
| Median Household Income | $49,877 | $72,295 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 11.0 | 10.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 152 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | D+54.4 |
B-
80.3 Score
Maple Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$135,790
Population
22,984
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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D
63.3 Score
Watsonville, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$828,739
Population
50,867
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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