Santa Cruz, CA vs Turlock, 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.
Santa Cruz
60.5
#1932 nationally
Turlock
66.1
#1589 nationally
Turlock leads in cost of living index (130 vs 205). Santa Cruz leads in median household income ($105,491 vs $74,559). Santa Cruz leads in walk score (63 vs 46).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Cruz, CA | Turlock, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.5 (#1932) | 66.1 (#1589) |
| Population | 61,501 | 72,100 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,360,355 | $485,596 |
| Median Household Income | $105,491 | $74,559 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 205 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+54.4 | R+11.0 |
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60.5 Score
Santa Cruz, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,360,355
Population
61,501
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
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D
66.1 Score
Turlock, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,596
Population
72,100
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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