Gloucester, MA 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.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Lomita
65.1
#1650 nationally
Lomita leads in walk score (74 vs 42). Gloucester leads in crime level (7.6 vs 9.7). Gloucester leads in cost of living index (139 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Lomita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 65.1 (#1650) |
| Population | 29,959 | 19,782 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $913,537 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $87,717 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+32.9 |
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64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
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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