Dallas, TX vs Los Angeles, 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.
Dallas
70.1
#1132 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Dallas leads in cost of living index (105 vs 173). Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 46). Los Angeles leads in median household income ($74,891 vs $61,899).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dallas, TX | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1132) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 1,304,379 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,590 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $61,899 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 68 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | 5.8 | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.1 Score
Dallas, TX
Big D - business and culture collide
Median Home
$309,590
Population
1,304,379
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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