Los Angeles, CA vs Port Chester, NY
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
Port Chester
68
#1360 nationally
Port Chester leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 31.4 min). Port Chester leads in median household income ($92,116 vs $74,891). Port Chester leads in cost of living index (150 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Port Chester, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 68 (#1360) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 30,584 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $750,272 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $92,116 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 76 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.8 |
| 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 | D+26.3 |
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+
68 Score
Port Chester, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$750,272
Population
30,584
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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