San Rafael, CA vs Temple City, 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 Rafael
58.5
#1954 nationally
Temple City
61.6
#1902 nationally
Temple City leads in crime level (6.1 vs 15.3). San Rafael leads in median household income ($113,839 vs $95,263). San Rafael leads in average commute (27.5 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Rafael, CA | Temple City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.5 (#1954) | 61.6 (#1902) |
| Population | 59,555 | 34,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,332,023 | $1,092,483 |
| Median Household Income | $113,839 | $95,263 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 15.3 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 213 | 180 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+63.9 | D+32.9 |
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58.5 Score
San Rafael, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,332,023
Population
59,555
Crime
High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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D-
61.6 Score
Temple City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,092,483
Population
34,854
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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