Lake Forest, CA vs Woburn, 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.
Lake Forest
65.3
#1638 nationally
Woburn
67.4
#1435 nationally
Lake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 5.9). Lake Forest leads in median household income ($128,358 vs $104,780). Woburn leads in cost of living index (153 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Forest, CA | Woburn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1638) | 67.4 (#1435) |
| Population | 85,840 | 41,647 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,187,225 | $770,729 |
| Median Household Income | $128,358 | $104,780 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+39.5 |
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65.3 Score
Lake Forest, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,187,225
Population
85,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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D+
67.4 Score
Woburn, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,729
Population
41,647
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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