Draper, UT 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.
Draper
66.5
#1535 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 17). Draper leads in median household income ($126,041 vs $74,891). Draper leads in average commute (23 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Draper, UT | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1535) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 49,602 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $818,028 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $126,041 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+32.9 |
D
66.5 Score
Draper, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$818,028
Population
49,602
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
West
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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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