Kirkwood, MO 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.
Kirkwood
73.3
#756 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 37). Kirkwood leads in cost of living index (117 vs 173). Kirkwood leads in median household income ($107,905 vs $74,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kirkwood, MO | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#756) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 29,174 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $469,452 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $107,905 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+32.9 |
C
73.3 Score
Kirkwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$469,452
Population
29,174
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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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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