Lomita, CA vs Montclair, 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.

Lomita

65.1

#1650 nationally

vs

Montclair

60.8

#1923 nationally

Lomita leads in crime level (9.7 vs 17.6). Lomita leads in walk score (74 vs 57). Montclair leads in cost of living index (139 vs 171).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lomita, CA Montclair, CA
WhereAtHome Score 65.1 (#1650) 60.8 (#1923)
Population 19,782 37,545
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $913,537 $661,144
Median Household Income $87,717 $72,789
Average Commute 27.9 min 31.3 min
Walk Score 74 57
Crime Level 9.7 17.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 171 139
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 R+2.1