Chesterfield, MO 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.

Chesterfield

73.2

#769 nationally

vs

La Mirada

64.7

#1679 nationally

La Mirada leads in walk score (47 vs 19). Chesterfield leads in crime level (2.6 vs 4.7). Chesterfield leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 31.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chesterfield, MO La Mirada, CA
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#769) 64.7 (#1679)
Population 49,166 45,505
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $581,834 $891,525
Median Household Income $137,052 $104,130
Average Commute 22.2 min 31.5 min
Walk Score 19 47
Crime Level 2.6 4.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 166
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.4 D+32.9