Alameda, CA vs Loma Linda, 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

Loma Linda

65.3

#1640 nationally

Alameda leads in median household income ($129,917 vs $70,685). Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 37). Loma Linda leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 33.4 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alameda, CA Loma Linda, CA
WhereAtHome Score 63.4 (#1768) 65.3 (#1640)
Population 75,353 25,111
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,156,096 $642,341
Median Household Income $129,917 $70,685
Average Commute 33.4 min 21.4 min
Walk Score 68 37
Crime Level 8.7 9.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 206 140
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 R+2.1