Rochester, NH vs San Dimas, 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.
Rochester
71
#1036 nationally
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Rochester leads in crime level (2.1 vs 7.7). San Dimas leads in walk score (37 vs 23). Rochester leads in cost of living index (104 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rochester, NH | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1036) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 33,519 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $413,235 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $74,882 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.1 | D+32.9 |
C-
71 Score
Rochester, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,235
Population
33,519
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Northeast
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D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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