Folsom
Is Folsom a Good Place to Live?
Folsom is a strong choice, earning a MoveWiser Score of 78/100 based on cost of living, safety, schools, healthcare, housing, and jobs.
Is Folsom right for you?
MoveWiser can compare your budget, lifestyle, climate preferences, and priorities with Folsom and other cities — and show you how well each one fits you personally.
See How Well Folsom Fits MeQuality of Life in Folsom: Why It Scored 78/100
Folsom's MoveWiser score of 78/100 rests mainly on safety (9/10) and schools (9/10). Its weakest factor is cost of living (5/10), which keeps the score from climbing higher.
Safety in Folsom
Folsom earns a high safety rating on MoveWiser's 1-10 scale, with a safety score of 9/10. Safety: 9/10
Cost of Living in Folsom
Median Rent
$2,800/mo
Groceries / month
$600/mo
Moving to Folsom
A scenic suburban community near Sacramento providing excellent outdoor recreation, four-season weather, and high-quality medical facilities.
Pros and Cons of Living in Folsom
Pros
- • Safety: 9/10
- • Schools: 9/10
- • Frequently a top match for survey takers (88% avg match)
Cons
- • Cost of living: 5/10
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Data & Methodology
For each city we gather recent data on cost of living, safety, schools, healthcare, housing, jobs, transit, and walkability, then normalize each into a 1–10 category rating (10 = best) using consistent benchmarks across every city. The MoveWiser Score (0–100) is a weighted blend of those category ratings — a city scores well when several categories are strong and is held back by its weakest factors. The exact weighting isn't published, but the category ratings shown above make it clear what drives each score.
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