Boston, MA vs Laguna Niguel, 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.
Boston
66.2
#1568 nationally
Laguna Niguel
64.5
#1689 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 33). Laguna Niguel leads in median household income ($135,822 vs $81,744). Boston leads in cost of living index (155 vs 204).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Laguna Niguel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 64.5 (#1689) |
| Population | 684,379 | 62,899 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $1,494,001 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $135,822 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+2.6 |
D
66.2 Score
Boston, MA
Innovation hub with historic charm
Median Home
$787,763
Population
684,379
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Northeast
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D
64.5 Score
Laguna Niguel, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,494,001
Population
62,899
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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