Marion, IN vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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.
Marion
85.1
#2 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Marion leads in crime level (2.9 vs 8.0). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $42,366). Marion leads in cost of living index (82 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marion, IN | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 85.1 (#2) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 28,105 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $140,425 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $42,366 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+41.8 | R+2.1 |
B
85.1 Score
Marion, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$140,425
Population
28,105
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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