Martinez, CA vs Santa Rosa, 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.
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Santa Rosa
66.2
#1577 nationally
Santa Rosa leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 31 min). Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $92,604). Martinez leads in crime level (7.6 vs 9.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Martinez, CA | Santa Rosa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1674) | 66.2 (#1577) |
| Population | 36,395 | 175,845 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $766,182 | $715,976 |
| Median Household Income | $124,669 | $92,604 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 9.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 163 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+46.2 |
D
64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
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D
66.2 Score
Santa Rosa, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$715,976
Population
175,845
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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