Los Angeles, CA vs Murrieta, 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
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 28). Murrieta leads in median household income ($106,925 vs $74,891). Murrieta leads in cost of living index (150 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Murrieta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 64.4 (#1695) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 111,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $694,424 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $106,925 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.0 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+1.3 |
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
64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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