Los Angeles, CA vs Peabody, MA
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
Peabody
64.9
#1669 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 43). Peabody leads in cost of living index (141 vs 173). Peabody leads in median household income ($91,125 vs $74,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Peabody, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 64.9 (#1669) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 54,056 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $707,213 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $91,125 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.0 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+20.3 |
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
64.9 Score
Peabody, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$707,213
Population
54,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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