San Leandro, CA vs Saratoga, 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.
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
Saratoga
65
#1663 nationally
Saratoga leads in crime level (2.4 vs 15.0). Saratoga leads in median household income ($237,730 vs $97,141). San Leandro leads in walk score (65 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Leandro, CA | Saratoga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1925) | 65 (#1663) |
| Population | 85,784 | 29,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $805,034 | $4,038,070 |
| Median Household Income | $97,141 | $237,730 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+40.0 |
D-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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D
65 Score
Saratoga, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$4,038,070
Population
29,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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