Imperial Beach, CA vs Lodi, 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.
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Lodi
65.2
#1645 nationally
Lodi leads in cost of living index (132 vs 167). Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 58). Imperial Beach leads in crime level (14.8 vs 16.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial Beach, CA | Lodi, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1815) | 65.2 (#1645) |
| Population | 25,458 | 67,679 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $844,131 | $515,002 |
| Median Household Income | $75,731 | $78,468 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 16.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+0.9 |
D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
View Imperial Beach, CA →
D
65.2 Score
Lodi, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$515,002
Population
67,679
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
View Lodi, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Imperial Beach for: