Laguna Niguel, CA vs South San Francisco, CA
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
South San Francisco
63.9
#1734 nationally
Laguna Niguel leads in crime level (3.5 vs 8.2). South San Francisco leads in walk score (63 vs 33). Laguna Niguel leads in median household income ($135,822 vs $127,062).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laguna Niguel, CA | South San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.5 (#1689) | 63.9 (#1734) |
| Population | 62,899 | 63,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,494,001 | $1,235,804 |
| Median Household Income | $135,822 | $127,062 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 204 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+50.3 |
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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
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63.9 Score
South San Francisco, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,235,804
Population
63,123
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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