Rockville, MD vs Simi Valley, 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

vs

Simi Valley

67.3

#1445 nationally

Rockville leads in walk score (56 vs 39). Simi Valley leads in crime level (3.5 vs 4.1). Rockville leads in cost of living index (157 vs 176).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Rockville, MD Simi Valley, CA
WhereAtHome Score 69.9 (#1160) 67.3 (#1445)
Population 67,297 125,113
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $615,698 $841,774
Median Household Income $122,470 $112,144
Average Commute 31.7 min 28.4 min
Walk Score 56 39
Crime Level 4.1 3.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 157 176
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.3 D+15.1
Rockville, MD
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

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Simi Valley, CA
D+
67.3 Score

Simi Valley, CA

Mid-size California city with community character

Median Home

$841,774

Population

125,113

Crime

Low

Walk Score

39

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