Burbank, IL vs Lawndale, 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.
Burbank
75.4
#459 nationally
Lawndale
63.3
#1777 nationally
Burbank leads in crime level (5.4 vs 16.3). Burbank leads in cost of living index (105 vs 158). Lawndale leads in walk score (82 vs 59).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, IL | Lawndale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#459) | 63.3 (#1777) |
| Population | 28,164 | 30,155 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $316,257 | $786,284 |
| Median Household Income | $81,060 | $76,213 |
| Average Commute | 33.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 82 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+32.9 |
C
75.4 Score
Burbank, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,257
Population
28,164
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Midwest
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D
63.3 Score
Lawndale, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$786,284
Population
30,155
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Pacific
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