Rockville, MD vs Santee, 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.
Rockville
69.9
#1160 nationally
Santee
63.4
#1773 nationally
Rockville leads in crime level (4.1 vs 7.0). Rockville leads in walk score (56 vs 35). Rockville leads in median household income ($122,470 vs $101,777).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockville, MD | Santee, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1160) | 63.4 (#1773) |
| Population | 67,297 | 59,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $615,698 | $795,105 |
| Median Household Income | $122,470 | $101,777 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 157 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+16.8 |
D+
69.9 Score
Rockville, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$615,698
Population
67,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Northeast
View Rockville, MD →
D
63.4 Score
Santee, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$795,105
Population
59,478
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
View Santee, CA →