Herndon, VA vs Los Angeles, 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.
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $74,891). Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 51). Herndon leads in average commute (26 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 24,935 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.4 Score
Herndon, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$734,699
Population
24,935
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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