Central, LA vs San Pablo, 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.
San Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
San Pablo leads in walk score (73 vs 7). Central leads in crime level (7.1 vs 17.2). Central leads in cost of living index (107 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | San Pablo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 31,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $561,356 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $72,552 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+38.0 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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D-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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