Fort Lauderdale, FL vs Loma Linda, 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.
Fort Lauderdale
69.9
#1152 nationally
Loma Linda
65.3
#1640 nationally
Fort Lauderdale leads in crime level (4.0 vs 9.4). Fort Lauderdale leads in walk score (56 vs 37). Loma Linda leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 26.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Loma Linda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1152) | 65.3 (#1640) |
| Population | 184,255 | 25,111 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,820 | $642,341 |
| Median Household Income | $75,376 | $70,685 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 9.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | R+2.1 |
D+
69.9 Score
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$513,820
Population
184,255
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Southeast
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D
65.3 Score
Loma Linda, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$642,341
Population
25,111
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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