Rancho Cucamonga, CA vs Roanoke, VA
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.
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Roanoke
69.5
#1203 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga leads in crime level (8.0 vs 17.0). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $51,523). Roanoke leads in cost of living index (95 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Roanoke, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1806) | 69.5 (#1203) |
| Population | 174,405 | 97,171 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $788,806 | $283,969 |
| Median Household Income | $105,534 | $51,523 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 17.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+23.6 |
D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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D+
69.5 Score
Roanoke, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$283,969
Population
97,171
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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