Middletown, OH vs Murrieta, 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.
Middletown
71.2
#1009 nationally
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Murrieta leads in median household income ($106,925 vs $50,457). Murrieta leads in crime level (5.0 vs 10.1). Middletown leads in cost of living index (88 vs 150).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Middletown, OH | Murrieta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1009) | 64.4 (#1695) |
| Population | 51,478 | 111,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,542 | $694,424 |
| Median Household Income | $50,457 | $106,925 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.3 | R+1.3 |
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71.2 Score
Middletown, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$263,542
Population
51,478
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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D
64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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