Lawrence, MA vs Los Angeles, 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.
Lawrence
66.9
#1488 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Lawrence leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 31.4 min). Los Angeles leads in median household income ($74,891 vs $53,977). Lawrence leads in cost of living index (125 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lawrence, MA | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1488) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 88,172 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $519,043 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $53,977 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+32.9 |
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66.9 Score
Lawrence, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$519,043
Population
88,172
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
72
Northeast
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D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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