Murrieta, CA vs Westminster, MD
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.
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Westminster
66.3
#1565 nationally
Murrieta leads in median household income ($106,925 vs $71,286). Westminster leads in walk score (38 vs 28). Murrieta leads in crime level (5.0 vs 6.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murrieta, CA | Westminster, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1695) | 66.3 (#1565) |
| Population | 111,878 | 20,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $694,424 | $470,642 |
| Median Household Income | $106,925 | $71,286 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 150 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | R+25.0 |
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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D
66.3 Score
Westminster, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,642
Population
20,536
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Northeast
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