Laguna Hills, CA vs Rochester, 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
Rochester
71
#1036 nationally
Rochester leads in crime level (2.1 vs 6.4). Rochester leads in cost of living index (104 vs 189). Laguna Hills leads in walk score (41 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laguna Hills, CA | Rochester, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1840) | 71 (#1036) |
| Population | 30,243 | 33,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,236,917 | $413,235 |
| Median Household Income | $122,902 | $74,882 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+12.1 |
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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C-
71 Score
Rochester, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,235
Population
33,519
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Northeast
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