Colton, CA vs Los Angeles, 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.
Colton
64.1
#1716 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 43). Colton leads in cost of living index (127 vs 173). Los Angeles leads in median household income ($74,891 vs $66,725).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Colton, CA | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1716) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 53,357 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,754 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $66,725 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+32.9 |
D
64.1 Score
Colton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$499,754
Population
53,357
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
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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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