Boise, ID vs Laguna Hills, 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.

Boise

73.2

#766 nationally

vs

Laguna Hills

62.6

#1840 nationally

Boise leads in cost of living index (104 vs 189). Laguna Hills leads in median household income ($122,902 vs $82,500). Boise leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 25.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Boise, ID Laguna Hills, CA
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#766) 62.6 (#1840)
Population 237,963 30,243
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $507,649 $1,236,917
Median Household Income $82,500 $122,902
Average Commute 19.1 min 25.7 min
Walk Score 38 41
Crime Level Low 6.4
School Rating 7.8 N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 189
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+10.3 D+2.6