Surprise, AZ 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.
Surprise
71
#1038 nationally
Yucaipa
63.7
#1752 nationally
Surprise leads in crime level (3.0 vs 9.6). Yucaipa leads in walk score (25 vs 21). Surprise leads in cost of living index (115 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Surprise, AZ | Yucaipa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1038) | 63.7 (#1752) |
| Population | 158,285 | 53,947 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $419,342 | $575,716 |
| Median Household Income | $87,756 | $85,075 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+2.1 |
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71 Score
Surprise, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$419,342
Population
158,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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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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