Visalia, CA vs Wadsworth, OH
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.
Visalia
68.8
#1285 nationally
Wadsworth
76
#402 nationally
Wadsworth leads in crime level (3.7 vs 11.9). Wadsworth leads in cost of living index (93 vs 122). Visalia leads in walk score (39 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Visalia, CA | Wadsworth, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1285) | 76 (#402) |
| Population | 144,998 | 24,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $401,379 | $323,429 |
| Median Household Income | $75,658 | $72,325 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 11.9 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | R+24.8 |
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68.8 Score
Visalia, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$401,379
Population
144,998
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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76 Score
Wadsworth, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,429
Population
24,709
Crime
Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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