Delano, 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.
Delano
70.6
#1087 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 35). Delano leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 31.4 min). Delano leads in cost of living index (114 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 51,500 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+32.9 |
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70.6 Score
Delano, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,883
Population
51,500
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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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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