Dover, DE 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.
Dover
64.9
#1664 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 33). Dover leads in cost of living index (101 vs 173). Dover leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 39,894 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | D+32.9 |
D
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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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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