Maricopa, AZ vs Westminster, 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.
Maricopa
67.6
#1402 nationally
Westminster
61.1
#1916 nationally
Westminster leads in walk score (65 vs 13). Maricopa leads in crime level (6.2 vs 12.0). Maricopa leads in cost of living index (111 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maricopa, AZ | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1402) | 61.1 (#1916) |
| Population | 71,022 | 88,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $344,261 | $1,103,609 |
| Median Household Income | $88,795 | $80,271 |
| Average Commute | 38.3 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+2.6 |
D+
67.6 Score
Maricopa, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$344,261
Population
71,022
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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D-
61.1 Score
Westminster, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,103,609
Population
88,729
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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