Lodi, NJ vs Walnut, 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.
Lodi
69.1
#1254 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Lodi leads in walk score (72 vs 32). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $80,044). Lodi leads in cost of living index (136 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lodi, NJ | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1254) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 25,832 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $635,738 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $80,044 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.1 Score
Lodi, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$635,738
Population
25,832
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Northeast
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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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