Haverhill, MA vs Laguna Niguel, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Haverhill
64.5
#1688 nationally
Laguna Niguel
64.5
#1689 nationally
Laguna Niguel leads in crime level (3.5 vs 11.3). Laguna Niguel leads in median household income ($135,822 vs $81,989). Haverhill leads in cost of living index (128 vs 204).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Haverhill, MA | Laguna Niguel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.5 (#1688) | 64.5 (#1689) |
| Population | 67,415 | 62,899 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $556,705 | $1,494,001 |
| Median Household Income | $81,989 | $135,822 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+2.6 |
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64.5 Score
Haverhill, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$556,705
Population
67,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Northeast
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64.5 Score
Laguna Niguel, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,494,001
Population
62,899
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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