La Mirada, CA vs West New York, NJ
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
West New York
69.5
#1210 nationally
West New York leads in walk score (94 vs 47). La Mirada leads in crime level (4.7 vs 8.1). La Mirada leads in median household income ($104,130 vs $70,141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Mirada, CA | West New York, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1679) | 69.5 (#1210) |
| Population | 45,505 | 50,754 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $891,525 | $467,343 |
| Median Household Income | $104,130 | $70,141 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 35.5 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 94 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+28.1 |
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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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D+
69.5 Score
West New York, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$467,343
Population
50,754
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
94
Northeast
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