Laguna Hills, CA vs Portsmouth, NH
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.
Laguna Hills
62.6
#1840 nationally
Portsmouth
67.9
#1372 nationally
Portsmouth leads in cost of living index (138 vs 189). Portsmouth leads in crime level (5.1 vs 6.4). Laguna Hills leads in median household income ($122,902 vs $100,169).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laguna Hills, CA | Portsmouth, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1840) | 67.9 (#1372) |
| Population | 30,243 | 22,733 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,236,917 | $802,763 |
| Median Household Income | $122,902 | $100,169 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+2.4 |
D-
62.6 Score
Laguna Hills, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,236,917
Population
30,243
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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D+
67.9 Score
Portsmouth, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$802,763
Population
22,733
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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