Montclair, CA vs Richmond, IN

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.

Montclair

60.8

#1923 nationally

vs

Richmond

78.9

#155 nationally

Richmond leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 31.3 min). Richmond leads in cost of living index (84 vs 139). Richmond leads in crime level (11.2 vs 17.6).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Montclair, CA Richmond, IN
WhereAtHome Score 60.8 (#1923) 78.9 (#155)
Population 37,545 35,425
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $661,144 $161,850
Median Household Income $72,789 $46,356
Average Commute 31.3 min 17.3 min
Walk Score 57 37
Crime Level 17.6 11.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 139 84
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 R+32.5