La Mirada, CA vs Longmont, CO
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.
La Mirada
64.7
#1679 nationally
Longmont
65.5
#1632 nationally
La Mirada leads in crime level (4.7 vs 12.9). Longmont leads in cost of living index (133 vs 166). Longmont leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 31.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Mirada, CA | Longmont, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1679) | 65.5 (#1632) |
| Population | 45,505 | 98,630 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $891,525 | $551,600 |
| Median Household Income | $104,130 | $89,720 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+55.8 |
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64.7 Score
La Mirada, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$891,525
Population
45,505
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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65.5 Score
Longmont, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$551,600
Population
98,630
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
West
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