Rockville, MD vs Walnut, 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
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Rockville leads in walk score (56 vs 32). Rockville leads in cost of living index (157 vs 197). Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 4.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockville, MD | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1160) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 67,297 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $615,698 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $122,470 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 157 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+32.9 |
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
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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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