Estero, FL 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.
Estero
70.7
#1071 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 13). Estero leads in cost of living index (127 vs 173). Estero leads in median household income ($100,543 vs $74,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Estero, FL | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1071) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 37,908 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $488,121 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $100,543 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 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+28.4 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.7 Score
Estero, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,121
Population
37,908
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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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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