San Leandro, CA vs Whittier, 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
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Whittier leads in crime level (13.4 vs 15.0). San Leandro leads in median household income ($97,141 vs $89,686). Whittier leads in cost of living index (165 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Leandro, CA | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1925) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 85,784 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $805,034 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $97,141 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+32.9 |
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
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D-
61.9 Score
Whittier, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$826,386
Population
84,143
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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