San Luis, AZ 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.
San Luis
74.8
#555 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $46,747). San Luis leads in cost of living index (92 vs 197). Walnut leads in walk score (32 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Luis, AZ | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#555) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 37,966 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $237,608 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $46,747 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.4 | D+32.9 |
C
74.8 Score
San Luis, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$237,608
Population
37,966
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Southwest
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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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