Franklin, IN vs Los Banos, 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.
Franklin
77.5
#241 nationally
Los Banos
64.1
#1717 nationally
Franklin leads in crime level (2.3 vs 5.9). Franklin leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 50.4 min). Franklin leads in cost of living index (94 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin, IN | Los Banos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#241) | 64.1 (#1717) |
| Population | 25,908 | 48,553 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,166 | $463,701 |
| Median Household Income | $72,344 | $76,164 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 50.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.3 | R+4.4 |
C+
77.5 Score
Franklin, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,166
Population
25,908
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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64.1 Score
Los Banos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,701
Population
48,553
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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