Dover, DE vs Lomita, 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.
Dover
64.9
#1664 nationally
Lomita
65.1
#1650 nationally
Lomita leads in crime level (9.7 vs 27.7). Lomita leads in walk score (74 vs 33). Dover leads in cost of living index (101 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Lomita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 65.1 (#1650) |
| Population | 39,894 | 19,782 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $913,537 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $87,717 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | D+32.9 |
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64.9 Score
Dover, DE
Small Delaware city with local appeal
Median Home
$345,464
Population
39,894
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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65.1 Score
Lomita, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$913,537
Population
19,782
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
74
Pacific
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