Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Daly City, CA
VS
Renton, WA
🏆 Daly City leads 12 of 23 categories
Daly City
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$114,910 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
78 ✓ Safer
Population
103,648
Renton
Washington
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$92,292
Violent Crime Index
89
Population
105,355 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Daly City, CA
Pros
13% less violent crime than Renton
Households earn $22,618 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 62°F vs 77°F
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 48°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,073,100
Higher rents — median is $2,554/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Higher unemployment (5.4% vs 4.2%)
Renton, WA
Pros
Homes cost $496k less ($576,800 vs $1,073,100)
Rent averages $690/mo less ($1,864 vs $2,554)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.2 pts lower (4.2%)
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Daly City
Smaller class sizes — 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Daly City by $22,618/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Property crime (3313.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Daly City
Median Income
$22,618
$114,910 vs $92,292/yr
Daly City
Violent Crime
13% lower
296.3 vs 339.2 per 100k
Renton
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 113.0 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Renton
Median Home Value
$496k less
$576,800 vs $1,073,100
Renton
Unemployment
1.2 pp lower
4.2% vs 5.4% unemployment
Renton
Summer Heat
15.4°F warmer
July avg high 77.2°F vs 61.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Daly City, CA | Renton, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 113.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $1,073,100⚠ High | $576,800⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,554⚠ High | $1,864⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $114,910 ✓ Higher | $92,292 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 30.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.1% | 16.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 81 ✓ Safer | 117⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 78 ✓ Safer | 89 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 86 ✓ Safer | 158⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B- (93) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.3:1 | 18.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 38.5% ✓ Higher | 36.9% |
| High School or Higher | 87.8% | 89.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Jefferson Elementary | Renton School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer | 48.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 61.8°F | 77.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.6" ✓ Drier | 44.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 6.3" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 103,648 | 105,355 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 41.4 ✓ Older | 36.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.2% ✓ Higher | 53.6% |
| Under 18 | 14.8% | 20.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 19.5% ✓ More | 12.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Daly City's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Renton's 113.0 (US average = 100).
Renton is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Daly City leads 12 of 23 categories. Daly City wins 12 and Renton wins 11. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Daly City to Renton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($1,073,100 vs $576,800 median home), income ($114,910 vs $92,292), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Daly City, CA and Renton, WA are about 677 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.