Los Angeles, CA vs San Ramon, 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 Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 24). San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $74,891). Los Angeles leads in cost of living index (173 vs 220).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.4 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+38.0 |
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-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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