Los Angeles, CA vs San Bernardino, 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
San Bernardino
62.2
#1869 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 45). San Bernardino leads in cost of living index (124 vs 173). Los Angeles leads in median household income ($74,891 vs $61,323).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | San Bernardino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 62.2 (#1869) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 223,728 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $495,055 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $61,323 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 45 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 24.6 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.1 |
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-
62.2 Score
San Bernardino, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$495,055
Population
223,728
Crime
High
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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