Carlsbad, CA vs Laguna Beach, 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.
Carlsbad
62.6
#1838 nationally
Laguna Beach
64.3
#1701 nationally
Laguna Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 31). Laguna Beach leads in crime level (4.6 vs 5.5). Laguna Beach leads in median household income ($141,875 vs $134,139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carlsbad, CA | Laguna Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1838) | 64.3 (#1701) |
| Population | 113,495 | 22,332 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,361,646 | $3,056,376 |
| Median Household Income | $134,139 | $141,875 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 202 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+2.6 |
D-
62.6 Score
Carlsbad, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,361,646
Population
113,495
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
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D
64.3 Score
Laguna Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$3,056,376
Population
22,332
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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