Imperial Beach, CA vs Los Banos, 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
Los Banos
64.1
#1717 nationally
Los Banos leads in crime level (5.9 vs 14.8). Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 33). Imperial Beach leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 50.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial Beach, CA | Los Banos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1815) | 64.1 (#1717) |
| Population | 25,458 | 48,553 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $844,131 | $463,701 |
| Median Household Income | $75,731 | $76,164 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 50.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+4.4 |
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
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D
64.1 Score
Los Banos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,701
Population
48,553
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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