Los Angeles, CA vs South Gate, 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
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
South Gate leads in cost of living index (144 vs 173). Los Angeles leads in median household income ($74,891 vs $67,188). South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 68).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 70 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 14.4 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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
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D-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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