Cupertino, CA vs La Mirada, 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.
Cupertino
68.2
#1330 nationally
La Mirada
64.7
#1679 nationally
Cupertino leads in median household income ($223,667 vs $104,130). Cupertino leads in crime level (3.1 vs 4.7). Cupertino leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 31.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cupertino, CA | La Mirada, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1330) | 64.7 (#1679) |
| Population | 57,285 | 45,505 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,008,438 | $891,525 |
| Median Household Income | $223,667 | $104,130 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 31.5 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.2 Score
Cupertino, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$3,008,438
Population
57,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
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D
64.7 Score
La Mirada, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$891,525
Population
45,505
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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