San Carlos, CA vs Williston, ND
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.
San Carlos
66.8
#1504 nationally
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
San Carlos leads in median household income ($219,413 vs $80,352). San Carlos leads in crime level (5.8 vs 12.0). Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 26.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Carlos, CA | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1504) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 28,862 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,457,746 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $219,413 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that San Carlos has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.8 Score
San Carlos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,457,746
Population
28,862
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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D+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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