Boston, MA vs La Mirada, 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.
Boston
66.2
#1568 nationally
La Mirada
64.7
#1679 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 47). La Mirada leads in median household income ($104,130 vs $81,744). Boston leads in cost of living index (155 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | La Mirada, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 64.7 (#1679) |
| Population | 684,379 | 45,505 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $891,525 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $104,130 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 31.5 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.7 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+32.9 |
D
66.2 Score
Boston, MA
Innovation hub with historic charm
Median Home
$787,763
Population
684,379
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Northeast
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D
64.7 Score
La Mirada, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$891,525
Population
45,505
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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