Vista, CA vs Westminster, MD
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.
Vista
63.3
#1784 nationally
Westminster
66.3
#1565 nationally
Westminster leads in cost of living index (115 vs 158). Westminster leads in crime level (6.6 vs 8.7). Vista leads in median household income ($88,715 vs $71,286).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Vista, CA | Westminster, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1784) | 66.3 (#1565) |
| Population | 98,344 | 20,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $879,716 | $470,642 |
| Median Household Income | $88,715 | $71,286 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 158 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+25.0 |
D
63.3 Score
Vista, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$879,716
Population
98,344
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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D
66.3 Score
Westminster, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,642
Population
20,536
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Northeast
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