Ontario, CA vs Williston, ND
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.
Ontario
63.8
#1740 nationally
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 31.3 min). Ontario leads in crime level (7.5 vs 12.0). Williston leads in cost of living index (108 vs 143).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ontario, CA | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1740) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 182,457 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,649 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $78,070 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Ontario has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.8 Score
Ontario, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$671,649
Population
182,457
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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D+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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