Alameda, CA vs Lathrop, 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.

Alameda

63.4

#1768 nationally

vs

Lathrop

61.6

#1896 nationally

Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 29). Lathrop leads in cost of living index (142 vs 206). Alameda leads in average commute (33.4 min vs 42.9 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alameda, CA Lathrop, CA
WhereAtHome Score 63.4 (#1768) 61.6 (#1896)
Population 75,353 39,857
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,156,096 $632,887
Median Household Income $129,917 $108,732
Average Commute 33.4 min 42.9 min
Walk Score 68 29
Crime Level 8.7 8.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 206 142
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 R+0.9