Hawthorne, NJ vs Laguna Hills, 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.

Hawthorne

73.4

#739 nationally

vs

Laguna Hills

62.6

#1840 nationally

Hawthorne leads in crime level (0.7 vs 6.4). Hawthorne leads in cost of living index (140 vs 189). Hawthorne leads in walk score (54 vs 41).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hawthorne, NJ Laguna Hills, CA
WhereAtHome Score 73.4 (#739) 62.6 (#1840)
Population 19,496 30,243
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $651,326 $1,236,917
Median Household Income $105,168 $122,902
Average Commute 25.8 min 25.7 min
Walk Score 54 41
Crime Level 0.7 6.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 140 189
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.9 D+2.6