Vista, CA vs Windsor, 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.
Vista
63.3
#1784 nationally
Windsor
66.2
#1581 nationally
Windsor leads in median household income ($128,115 vs $88,715). Windsor leads in crime level (6.4 vs 8.7). Vista leads in walk score (46 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Vista, CA | Windsor, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1784) | 66.2 (#1581) |
| Population | 98,344 | 25,828 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $879,716 | $798,777 |
| Median Household Income | $88,715 | $128,115 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 158 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+46.2 |
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63.3 Score
Vista, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$879,716
Population
98,344
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
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66.2 Score
Windsor, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$798,777
Population
25,828
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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