Downey, CA vs Elizabethtown, KY
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.
Downey
61.3
#1911 nationally
Elizabethtown
77
#285 nationally
Elizabethtown leads in crime level (3.8 vs 12.3). Downey leads in walk score (61 vs 27). Elizabethtown leads in cost of living index (95 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Downey, CA | Elizabethtown, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.3 (#1911) | 77 (#285) |
| Population | 108,816 | 32,978 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $885,146 | $269,307 |
| Median Household Income | $84,236 | $54,493 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+29.3 |
D-
61.3 Score
Downey, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$885,146
Population
108,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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C+
77 Score
Elizabethtown, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,307
Population
32,978
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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