Mason, OH vs San Leandro, 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.
Mason
74
#648 nationally
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
Mason leads in crime level (1.0 vs 15.0). San Leandro leads in walk score (65 vs 18). Mason leads in cost of living index (116 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mason, OH | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#648) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 35,660 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,673 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $121,082 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.5 | D+53.6 |
C
74 Score
Mason, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$513,673
Population
35,660
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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D-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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