Laguna Niguel, CA vs Somerville, MA
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 Niguel
64.5
#1689 nationally
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 33). Laguna Niguel leads in crime level (3.5 vs 6.1). Laguna Niguel leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laguna Niguel, CA | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.5 (#1689) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 62,899 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,494,001 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $135,822 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 204 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+39.5 |
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64.5 Score
Laguna Niguel, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,494,001
Population
62,899
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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