Duarte, CA vs Lawrence, IN
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.
Duarte
63.7
#1745 nationally
Lawrence
74
#647 nationally
Duarte leads in walk score (48 vs 24). Lawrence leads in cost of living index (96 vs 154). Duarte leads in median household income ($93,908 vs $70,762).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duarte, CA | Lawrence, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1745) | 74 (#647) |
| Population | 23,131 | 49,235 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $797,218 | $271,470 |
| Median Household Income | $93,908 | $70,762 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+51.0 |
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63.7 Score
Duarte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$797,218
Population
23,131
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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74 Score
Lawrence, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,470
Population
49,235
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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