Los Angeles, CA vs Surprise, AZ
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
Surprise
71
#1038 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 21). Surprise leads in cost of living index (115 vs 173). Surprise leads in median household income ($87,756 vs $74,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Surprise, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 71 (#1038) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 158,285 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $419,342 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $87,756 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.0 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+3.5 |
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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C-
71 Score
Surprise, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$419,342
Population
158,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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