Central, LA vs San Jose, 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.
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 7). Central leads in cost of living index (107 vs 198). San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $82,714).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+40.0 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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D
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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