Los Angeles, CA vs Menlo Park, 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.
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Menlo Park
65.4
#1635 nationally
Menlo Park leads in median household income ($198,273 vs $74,891). Menlo Park leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 31.4 min). Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 58).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Menlo Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 65.4 (#1635) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 31,690 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $2,890,071 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $198,273 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.3 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+50.3 |
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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D
65.4 Score
Menlo Park, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,890,071
Population
31,690
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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