Modesto, CA vs Rohnert Park, 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.
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Rohnert Park
64
#1726 nationally
Rohnert Park leads in crime level (7.1 vs 18.0). Rohnert Park leads in median household income ($93,322 vs $73,375). Modesto leads in cost of living index (130 vs 157).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Modesto, CA | Rohnert Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1712) | 64 (#1726) |
| Population | 218,915 | 44,546 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,153 | $713,812 |
| Median Household Income | $73,375 | $93,322 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 18.0 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 157 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.0 | D+46.2 |
D
64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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D
64 Score
Rohnert Park, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$713,812
Population
44,546
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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