San Rafael, CA vs Yucaipa, 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
Yucaipa
63.7
#1752 nationally
San Rafael leads in walk score (53 vs 25). Yucaipa leads in crime level (9.6 vs 15.3). Yucaipa leads in cost of living index (134 vs 213).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Rafael, CA | Yucaipa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.5 (#1954) | 63.7 (#1752) |
| Population | 59,555 | 53,947 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,332,023 | $575,716 |
| Median Household Income | $113,839 | $85,075 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 15.3 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 213 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+63.9 | R+2.1 |
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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
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D
63.7 Score
Yucaipa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$575,716
Population
53,947
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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