Los Angeles, CA vs Spring Valley, 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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Los Angeles leads in median household income ($74,891 vs $50,749). Spring Valley leads in cost of living index (126 vs 173). Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 51).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.8 |
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-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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