Meriden, CT vs Walnut Creek, 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.
Meriden
75.4
#466 nationally
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Meriden leads in crime level (3.5 vs 7.7). Walnut Creek leads in median household income ($129,971 vs $63,671). Meriden leads in cost of living index (107 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Meriden, CT | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#466) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 60,111 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,476 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $63,671 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+38.0 |
C
75.4 Score
Meriden, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$328,476
Population
60,111
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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D-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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