Chowchilla, CA vs Lawrence, IN
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.
Chowchilla
63.5
#1763 nationally
Lawrence
74
#647 nationally
Lawrence leads in crime level (8.0 vs 18.5). Lawrence leads in cost of living index (96 vs 114). Lawrence leads in average commute (25.1 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chowchilla, CA | Lawrence, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.5 (#1763) | 74 (#647) |
| Population | 19,328 | 49,235 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $392,908 | $271,470 |
| Median Household Income | $67,212 | $70,762 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 18.5 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+51.0 |
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63.5 Score
Chowchilla, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,908
Population
19,328
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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74 Score
Lawrence, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,470
Population
49,235
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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