Holyoke, MA vs Laguna Niguel, 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.
Holyoke
67
#1471 nationally
Laguna Niguel
64.5
#1689 nationally
Laguna Niguel leads in crime level (3.5 vs 28.5). Laguna Niguel leads in median household income ($135,822 vs $49,007). Holyoke leads in cost of living index (111 vs 204).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Holyoke, MA | Laguna Niguel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1471) | 64.5 (#1689) |
| Population | 37,628 | 62,899 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,457 | $1,494,001 |
| Median Household Income | $49,007 | $135,822 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 28.5 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+2.6 |
D+
67 Score
Holyoke, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,457
Population
37,628
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
55
Northeast
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D
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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