Boston, MA vs Lawndale, 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
Lawndale
63.3
#1777 nationally
Lawndale leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 30.2 min). Boston leads in median household income ($81,744 vs $76,213). Boston leads in cost of living index (155 vs 158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Lawndale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 63.3 (#1777) |
| Population | 684,379 | 30,155 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $786,284 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $76,213 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 82 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 16.3 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+32.9 |
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
63.3 Score
Lawndale, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$786,284
Population
30,155
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Pacific
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